Seeber-Wright Family Tree

Today, while cruising member connect on Ancestry.com, I found reference to my 5th great grandfather, Seth Arnold. The reference referred to his being a founding father of Haddam, Connecticut. This led to a web search about Haddam, and then on to yet another site, this one with several references to the Arnold Family and the part they played in Hartford and Haddam. There was also a reference to Seth Arnold's service in the Revolutionary War. Hmmm, this was new to me..... A search of Ancestry found several references to his war service (hey Ancestry, why no shaky leaf hints?). This led me to search Footnote.com Jackpot! The Revolutionary War Rolls and Pension Records of Seth Arnold. Lots a good information, including his sworn affidavit in 1832 (he lived to be over 100) He served multiple times during then war and was in several battles. He was also captured while serving on a French privateer (Revenge of Fourteen Guns) and was held for several months on the prison ship Good Hope (wh...

The Rearicks The name Rearick is of German origin, and has been spelled many different ways in historical records. In the early years of America’s history names were often spelled phonetically, creating many variations in the spelling, especially with non-English language names. The most common spellings were Rarick (earlier generations) and Rearick (later generations), but other spellings include Roerich, Rorig, Rarich, and Rohric (among others). In spite of the variations in spelling, the Rearick line can be best described with one word:   PIONEER. Four generations of the Rearick clan struck out on their own, building new lives in previously unsettled lands. From New Jersey, to New York, to Kansas, they made their way to the current “frontier” of their generation, and built a new life from scratch. Hans Conrad (Conrad) Rarick 1723-1790 The patriarch of the family is Hans Conrad Rearick, also known as Conrad Rarick, Sr. (This monograph will use Hans Conrad to differentiate ...

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As I organize my files, I thought it might be good to log the results. Henry Rarick - Revolutionary War records - Pennsylvania archives. The monies paid to, or by Lieutenants in the Pennsylvania Militia. Henry is listed as Lt in Capt Andrew Campbell's company. Henry Rarick. From Cayuga County historian. 3 land records, a map, his will, the 1810 census and a list of his belongings at his death. JACKPOT! Henry Rearick (his son) 1850 industrial census for Alden New York. Notes that Henry had a grist mill and the products produced. David Seeber - his will from Joiner History Room of the Sycamore Public Library (Illinois) David Seeber (father) and Lorenzo Seeber (son) - a copy of the 1865 Illinois census. Lorenzo Seeber - a copy of the 1880 Agricultural Census listing his agricultural holdings. A compilations of Wilber Seebers adventures in Grant County, including emails from the really nice woman who called it to my attention. That's it for now! - Posted from my iPad

A little late in posting. :-). I went to the Denver Public Library in October of 2010. As hoped, I found a published genealogical history of the Rarick Family (by Dr Alden J. Rarick, 1979). No problems finding the volume. The Denver Library staff was extremely helpful. Although chock full of information, the book had little I had not already discovered with two exceptions 1) a transcription of the will of Conrad Rarick, and 2) reference to an article in the Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey. The library also had the New Jersey genealogy magazine. It had a great listing of graves and inscriptions from the grave yard where Conrad was buried! What find! A successful trip and, gain, the Denver Public Library staff is great! - Posted from my iPad

After several years in Butler County, Wilber decided to move to Grant County and homestead just a few miles outside of Ulysses Kansas. In 1886, the local paper recorded his claim, and had several mentions of him. Below is a quick blurb on the barn Wilber was building. After a couple of years, Wilber moved back to Butler County. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Alexander Cruthird, served in the Civil War. He served two enlistments - first in the 12th Indian aInfantry, and then in the 11th Indiana Infantry. In between enlistments, he married Barbara Clevenger. In his civil war records is an interesting letter, wherein his Captain requests a furlough for Alexander: ? ? Co “E” 11th Ind Cavalry Benton Barracks St Louis Mo May 25/65 Maj J W Barnes A .G. Dept Mo Sir I have t he honor to request a furlough for Alexander Cruthird, Private Co. “E” 11th Ind Cavalry for (20) twenty days to visit his home in Kokomo, Ind for the following reasons. His wife and Mother have been living in one house, since his Enlistment until a few weeks since. They had some trouble in which his wife and ? children were thrown out of house and home in a helpless condition. He has been a good soldier and I earnestly request its approval. I am respectfully your Obt Servant, William H Sumption Capt E or “E” 11th Ind Cavalry"