Friday, May 9, 2008

Remember

Have in your mind an awareness of something or someone you have seen, known or experienced. Show 'remember' in your space today.



An aunt did some family research quite a number of years ago. I received a copy from my mom of a chart that shows the history of my great grandma's family. My great-great-grandfather was William Roberts, a merchant, and was born on March 27, 1863 in Dozington, Worc, England. (We actually think this should have been Dorsington - but maybe those of you from Great Britain can clarify.) His parents were Abel Roberts and Ellen Ross. My great-great-grandmother was Sarah Briggs and was born on March 17, 1968 in Accrington, Lncshr, England. Her parents were James Briggs and Bettsy Fielding. My great great grandparents relocated to the United States and lived in Utah. My great-great-grandmother had her first child in 1886 at the age of 17 years old. She had her 16th child in 1912 at the age of 44 years old (this blows me away - 16 children and that she kept having them from 17 - 44 years of age.) My great grandmother Ida Roberts was their 10th child and was born in 1901. My middle name is Ida after her.

6 comments:

Diana said...

Great remember!

Igotmebabe said...

Love this,what a great thing to trace your roots and 16 children...what a woman!

Bambi said...

wow! i can't imagine how some women can bear so much children! i'd probably go crazy taking care of that many =P

Aubrey Harns said...

How cool to have all this!!! Great shot too thanks!
Blessings,
Aubrey

Unknown said...

I love family history, must start mine again. Fascinating to hear that your family came from England!

Unknown said...

I love family tree stiff - what a great document to have.