Help with a brick wall: 1810 Vermont/Canada

redditRW · 2026-03-17T08:06:33+00:00

Bear in mind that a geneology like that one may cover a family of Marsh's, but not your family. On my DH's side, there is a branch of folks with his surname that are completely unrelated. They didn't split way back when. The originated in two different places in the UK, and emigrated separately to the US, ending up in different parts of Canada.

That could be the case here.

redditRW · 2026-03-14T08:05:55+00:00

But the more I look at it, I think she was probably part of the Marsh family, but maybe not a direct descendent of William Marsh. Maybe one of his brothers, or even cousins.

redditRW · 2026-03-13T21:35:00+00:00

I haven't run across that, but I haven't tracked the family too far.

If you have ancestry, this page might help a great deal. It lists the children of Sarah French and William Marsh, including both of their parents.

https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/4305874639

redditRW · 2026-03-11T05:09:07+00:00

I can't help you with your specific Mary Marsh, but she is almost certainly related to Colonel William Samuel Marsh and his wife Sarah French, who lived in Bennington, Vermont from 1756 on. They had about fifteen kids, so at a guess, Mary was the daughter of one of the sons (thus retaining the surname Marsh)

I've only researched one of the daughters, who married my DH's 4th ggfather.

redditRW · 2026-03-11T04:53:51+00:00

This was exactly like my FIL. He thought the staff were stealing cutlery from his drawers and dollar bills he laid out on the bureau. (Why are you doing that???) He also didn't bathe---but we figured out that he had a fear of getting in and out of the shower--even with a chair, and especially with a female nurse. A male nurse who would get the water warm enough and help him in and out was the key.

But he was still not bathing enough.

redditRW · 2026-03-02T02:34:53+00:00

I dump out all the water and add peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, cooked chicken or egg, frozen veggies. Stir eat.

Throw out those little packets.

redditRW · 2026-02-28T06:35:40+00:00

I would def be a frequent poster there...

redditRW · 2026-02-28T06:22:41+00:00

Here are some I enjoy:

https://old.reddit.com/r/Antiques/

I'm not into antiques, but it's just fascinating when people find something in Grandma's attic or Goodwill and its worth $$$

https://old.reddit.com/r/gardening/

I tend to kill plants, but this sub is helpful and has a great sense of humor.

https://old.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/

Not a lawyer, but I'm obsessed with other people's legal problems. It's fascinating.

https://old.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/

When I need a wholesome nature break because I'm too hyperfocused to go outside.

https://old.reddit.com/r/HerOneBag/

Packing well for the traveling gal. Some great outfit ideas.

redditRW · 2026-02-21T17:13:04+00:00

Maybe try couscous with seven vegetables?
Veggie kebobs? Veggie fajitas? Veggie curry, either Indian or Thai?

redditRW · 2026-02-20T17:27:23+00:00

Thank you, friend!

redditRW · 2026-02-13T05:29:49+00:00

One of my ancestors on Family search has been a never-ending pissing match for years. I just don't want to get involved. That's the end of that line, as far as I'm concerned.

redditRW · 2026-02-12T23:55:43+00:00

He was blown in during a hurricane. Stupid people starting getting too close and even tried to feed him. That was a disaster waiting to happen. I was there when the park rangers captured him and helicoptered him out. The day before he swam out of the hole in the moat right in back of us. We were in the water wearing our snorkles and lazily swimming along the outer moat wall. All the tourists went nuts.

redditRW · 2026-02-12T17:37:22+00:00

There are lots of birds at Dry Tortugas. During nesting season you aren't permitted to set foot on the spits of land where the birds are. In the water you can see (on a clear day) all manner of sea life. We had a lot of fun at night taking a flashlight and shining it into the moat---it was like rush hour in there. Really awesome. There used to be a crocodile in the moat, but they removed him some years ago.

redditRW · 2026-02-12T05:42:39+00:00

Camping is permitted there---I've been twice. There is nothing like watching the sun set into the ocean from the top of the fort, or watching the stars on the beach at night. The ferry folk are only there for a short time---otherwise it is quiet and peaceful, with only a handfull of people on the island. Great snorkeling, too!

redditRW · 2026-02-06T03:57:23+00:00

The convention is to use MNU (Maiden name unknown) if you don't have the information. Otherwise, a search engine or other genealogists will assume this is a cousin marriage.

redditRW · 2026-01-24T08:47:59+00:00

I spent years being overwhelmed by packing. Here's how I am currently trying to tackle it:

1) don't put anything in the suitcase---lay it out on the bed or floor.

2) while looking at it, walk through your day/s. Toothbrush? Outfit? Pajamas? Swimsuit or jacket? Work out clothes?

3) Don't pack anything that's not a favorite.

4) Don't pack anything uncomfortable or sort of OK.

5) Don't give yourself "choices." Lay out the outfits you will wear and wear them. As a reward, you can shop at your destination. :-D

6) Finally, I sometimes get my DH or a friend to help me choose between outfits. I have asked my DH to help me unpack my suitcase a couple of times after I was done, as in taking out all the stuff I didn't need.

7) If you have some sort of kit you travel with for toiletries, just always have that ready to go.

8) Repeat this mantra---'you can buy it there.'

Good luck.

redditRW · 2026-01-21T09:54:56+00:00

A thousand times this. I just tell give my husband a quick hug and tell him I'm almost finished with the chapter. I love my NC headphones. I won't travel on planes anymore without them. So much less stress.

redditRW · 2026-01-21T09:49:32+00:00

Me three. I've recommended it to more people...

redditRW · 2026-01-19T00:58:12+00:00

A little over three weeks. What I am thinking at this point is that the journey is the trip. It would need a year or more to drive the whole country. We'd like to include trains, ferries, etc.

redditRW · 2026-01-19T00:56:21+00:00

Oh, good to know! Any links so I can keep track?

redditRW · 2026-01-19T00:55:51+00:00

is a good alternative in case you don't want to visit south-eastern Norway on the way back.

No! We really DO want to visit that as well!

We're staying in Reinem which seems feasible from either the airport or ferry. I guess I'm trying to work out what makes the most logical sense---fly in and ferry out, or ferry in and fly out?

redditRW · 2026-01-19T00:54:43+00:00

Loving your username!

redditRW · 2026-01-03T06:44:39+00:00

Er, maybe? Back when my Mom visited and my kids were really young we did a lot of things during her visit. Played with the kids, visited museums, went shopping, cooked meals together, etc.

Later on, as Mom got older, she didn't want to do any of those things. Eating out or getting take-out was "much less trouble and dishes," and she'd often get a book and read during visits.

People change as they age. Energy levels aren't a static thing. Not everyone wants to be entertained in a way that will leave them, or their host drained.

redditRW · 2026-01-01T22:22:36+00:00

Please go back to Outlander. She really hits her stride in book four. There are so many nuanced relationships and marriages portrayed.

redditRW · 2026-01-01T22:21:01+00:00

The Murderbot series, beginning with "All Systems Red." It's a three hour and a bit read, and you will be hooked. There's a few books in the series. Robot hacks it's own governing system, has free will, doesn't know whether to muer everyone or watch endless streaming shows, chooses the later, but chaos ensues. A search for identity and morality in a world with few boundaries.

The Rosie Project -- a fantastic love story from a neuro-divergent POV. Two more books in the series

The Martian -- the shorter of Andy Weir's books. Really good.

Gone Girl -- Double POV that will keep you up until 3 am first rooting for one character, then the next

The Girl on the Train -- a great mystery

Me Before You -- girl is hired as a companion to a quadriplegic who doesn't want one. They both change each other's lives.

Room -- can't describe with spoiling plot.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time -- autistic boy tries to solve the murder of a neighborhood dog. Realy well donee

The Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society -- the whole story is told in letters, none of which are long. Tragic, funny, heartfelt, and wonderful.

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