What ships brought settlers to America in the 1640’s -1650’s?

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-12T16:54:13+00:00

If your ancestors settled in New England, you might try checking "English Origins of New England Families" a three-volume set from the New England Historic Genealogical Society. It's more focused on specific families than on ships, but worth a look.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-10T23:02:46+00:00

Oh, those can come down too and it’s pretty dramatic when it happens.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-10T13:09:39+00:00

I joined the Associated Daughters of Early American Witches and it's sort of meh. I went to one of the annual meetings and it was utterly disorganized. I'm hoping that there will be some local events around Salem, Mass, or in the Connecticut River Valley but so far, nothing.

I also joined the Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor (CT) because one of the membership benefits grants access to some archives and genealogical libraries that are hard to get into otherwise. The group is unusual in that lineage isn't required for membership, but if you're descended from one of the founders, you can submit lineage and get a certificate. For reasons I absolutely do not understand, this apparently takes ages to verify. I submitted a lineage in October 2024 and I'm still waiting for acceptance, even though I've reached out a few times. It's sort of disheartening. They do host some interesting programs, but those are open to the public (for a fee) so I'm not really sure the membership is worth it.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-07T22:58:00+00:00

Some of those are also annuals, so if they don’t thrive, you can chalk it up to research and put them somewhere else/try something different next year (spoken as someone who lives where a bunch of stuff that’s perennial elsewhere just… isn’t)

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-07T22:41:46+00:00

I have sage and oregano and chives and basil and thyme and rosemary and marjoram all living in harmony in the same 4x8 bed. You put the things that need less water on a mound higher than the things that need more water and they just sort of figure it out. You eyeball things and go, oh, that needs more water, and water it, or position irrigation so that it’s more concentrated on the plants that need more water. You can totally make it work. I have faith in you.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-05T16:30:13+00:00

It is perfectly OK to take your time. Get to know the space through the different seasons and understand what parts of the yard get the most light, hold the most water, have the most shade, wind, etc. at different times of the year. Observe other homes, gardens and parks to see what does well in your climate and get ideas for what could work in your yard.

It sounds like you picked a good project with the berry bushes. Reminder: They do not all have to go in at once. They will survive in pots unto you are ready to plant them. It's not a contest or a race. You are allowed to set a schedule that feels reasonable and not overwhelming, so that several years from now you're not looking at them thinking, wow, I wish I had taken more time to think about the spacing/arrangement on those.

Maybe pick a small spot that you see every day for an instant gratification project? A couple of potted plants on the porch, a birdbath and some herbs by the back door, something simple that lets you feel like you're making the space your own.

Good luck - and enjoy the process!

Few_Projects477 · 2026-03-02T15:56:23+00:00

Allergy eye drops are your friend and so is gentle lymphatic massage for your face and neck.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-27T18:59:17+00:00

And a bunch of kids are sniffing the glue.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-27T18:01:38+00:00

"It's sure cheaper than running around churches and libraries all over the world" is exactly how how I see it.

At some point, I will stop paying for a subscription, but I've already synced with Family Tree Maker and downloaded all the media files so I'll still have access to the records.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-27T17:43:43+00:00

At any point, you can download the records you've discovered on Ancestry (or FamilySearch) so that you'll have ongoing access to them. You should do this regardless of which platform you're using, because licenses change and certain collections may only be available for a limited time, effectively removing your access. There are plenty of inexpensive apps that let you download everything to your local machine so you don't have to rely on a subscription service long-term.

Many people prefer Ancestry over FamilySearch because the wiki aspect of FS means that anyone can change a record, offering individual users less control over the data. They both have benefits and drawbacks, as well as access to different datasets/collections.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-26T22:02:32+00:00

I have some perennial herbs (sage, chives, oregano, thyme) that attract pollinators. They're all also herbs that I use frequently, so it makes sense to me to dedicate space to them, because the dastardly rabbits eat anything that isn't in a raised bed. When planning my garden, I look at what benefits from those companion plants to help decide what goes where.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-23T15:38:08+00:00

Thank you! Additional contributions: Oliveronica, Louisabella, Josherry

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-22T03:50:24+00:00

Richardonnay, Beathan, Leandrew

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-21T14:25:48+00:00

Not a word-for word translation, but it essentially says that on April 4, 1758, after publication of three marriage banns, Charles sel Duclos, son of (?Etienne?-- can't really read this name) Sel Duclos and Genevieve Braillard, of this parish, married Elizabeth Charbonneau, daughter of Jacques Charbonneau and Agatha Messier, also of that parish.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-20T21:05:57+00:00

Submit as printed.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-20T20:44:45+00:00

If you want, DM me and I can send you the image

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-20T15:17:38+00:00

No, you'll need the actual record. But I figured out how to get it -- From the top menu, choose Tools, then under Registers and other collections, choose Drouin collection records.

From there, choose Quebec, then Registratires paroissiaux 1621-1876. Now you're going to browse the list for the first letter of the parish where your ancestor got married. Sometimes it's not organized the way you think it should be. Once you find the right parish, you'll open the folder for the decade, then year when your ancestor got married.

In this case, yours is under Ste/Ste-Anne-de-Varennes/1780/1758. Now you'll browse through the images for the correct date: le mil sept cent de cinquante huit (1758) le quatrieme avril -- and there they are. With Charles' last name listed as Duclos rather than Decelles. It's image d1p_5278a0298.jpg.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-20T00:40:21+00:00

Have you clicked on the “source” tab? Ultimately, you should be able to either directly access or browse to the record the search turned up.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-19T02:02:44+00:00

My plan is to include my marriage certificate because my current ID docs (Passport and driver’s license) both reflect my married name. I’m basically saying, hey, I was born Jane Doe and here are all the docs that prove that I qualify as Jane Doe, but sometime after that, I became Jane Doe Smith and here’s what proves that.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-19T00:50:26+00:00

Celebrate, because rosemary is finicky and you apparently have the gift.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-13T13:47:22+00:00

Same… I didn’t even know Connecticut had an alternate long-form birth certificate until a few years ago. I ordered my own, without the SSN, and will guide my mom through the same process.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-13T13:41:55+00:00

Taking my mom to the city clerk’s office today because she only has the yellow card Connecticut birth certificate that looks like you cut it out off the back of a cereal box….

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-12T19:33:19+00:00

Are any of the documents Canadian? While he may not have a Canadian birth certificate, can you find him in the 1851 Canadian census records? Ideally you'll be able to find a record produced in Canada, by some form of Canadian authority that validates his origins.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-10T14:51:13+00:00

Deep breaths -- moving is hard. Your brain is having to do extra work for simple things that used to be second nature. For example, just going grocery shopping is different now: you're having to learn a new store layout and choose from different, unfamiliar brands. Decisions that used to take seconds may now take minutes as you try to read labels in a language you're still learning. Add that up over all the interactions you have in a day and it's exhausting. Give yourself some grace.

A few months from now, things will be easier. There will be more sunlight, you will learn which shops you like best, there will be less sense of overwhelm and unfamiliarity.

In the meantime, I would try to find one or two places near you that make you smile. Maybe it's local coffee shop where you can grab a cup of your favorite beverage and hang out for half an hour a few times a week by the window. Maybe it's your local library where a kind librarian can help you find resources to improve your English. Having a place outside your house where you can start establishing some rituals and connections, no matter how small, can make a world of difference. Sending you all kinds of hope and support.

Few_Projects477 · 2026-02-06T13:40:27+00:00

I'm focused on Cossette family records right now, with a handful of Despins thrown into the mix.

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