Dead People Files - Revolutionary Ancestors Part 1

 

I am reading a book called The Revolutionary Samuel Adams.  It got me to thinking about my revolutionary ancestors. On both sides of my tree, I have Revolutionary War Soldiers.  I wanted to talk about a Revolutionary Soldier from the Lendman side of my tree. I don't have many relatives on this side of the tree who weren't German Immigrants or Quakers. So, I was suprised to find a Revolutionary Soldier on this side of my tree.  Abel Sutliff Jr is my 7th Great Grandfather.

Abel Sutliff Jr 

Abel was born to Sarah Ford and Abel Sutliff on August 23, 1751, in Litchfield County, Connecticut.  Abel married Charity Barber on the 15th of November 1770 in Waterbury, Connecticut.  Abel would fight in the Revolutionary War.  Abel was a private, under Captain John Lewis, Jr. 4th Company, Col William Douglas' 5th Battalion, Brig General James Wadsworth's Brigade, 1776, Waterbury, Connecticut. The main battles that Abel participated in were The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn - June 1776 and the Battle of White Plains October 1776.  Abel was discharged Dec 25, 1776.  Abel and Charity had 9 children. They had 3 sons and 6 daughters.  Abel died on May 15, 1799, in Huntington Mills, Pennsylvania, at the age of 47.

Grave Stone Inscription

In Memory of Abel Sutliff who departed this life May 15, 1799 in the 47th year of his life.

interesting fact

Huntington Mills, the town, was named after Samuel Huntington a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Wordy Wednesday

 

I consider this my life motto along with "I have questions".  I say this a lot. It isn't a magic bullet but either we find a way, or we find alternate route to our desired outcome. Saying this doesn't mean it is easy.  It also means to me that it possible that the desired outcome isn't for me, or I need more assistance to reach the desired outcome.

Nonna got this sign for me.  I have it hanging by my desk. It is a great reminder.

House to Home - Floating Shelves

Before Shelves

 I don't think I have ever shown my eldest son's room.  He wanted to have some shelving. He has a lot of figurines and knick knacks. So, my husband made these floating shelves.  The design is based on Ana White's best floating shelves. I am so glad my husband is handy. 

Weekly Roll

 

Linky Love

Valentine Coloring Pages 

Inappropriate Thoughts

Had an interesting conversation at the grocery store with a guy looking for scallions. The little grocery store we were at didn't have them. We ended up asking him what he was making.  Evidently, he had looked up a fancy recipe for squirrel and rabbit stew. 

Another grocery store story, manicotti is hard to find in our town. We visited the two grocery stores in our town, and none were to be found. We had to go to a bigger town to find it. Guess there aren't many Italians in New Mexico. We needed them to make smokin shotgun shells - meat stuffed manicotti wrapped in bacon and smoked. Below is the picture before cooking.

Deep Thoughts

Well, this weekly roll is short because I am having a lot of eyestrain, so I am trying to limit my close-up computer work. My eye has let me know I have overdone it. Hopefully next week will be better.

Calling All Plant People

 

These lovely basketweave planters are $5 clearance at my Walmart.  Turns out Walmart has quite a bit of cheap planters currently and are putting out their new pots.  So, if you are repotting or just need some new planters.  Check out the Walmart. The Frugal Homemaker has a great post on Instagram on the new pots.

What I Read January

Hello, Booking It 2023.  I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy.  Check out what everyone else is reading.

 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Technically finished this at the end of December. This true tale is haunting in so many ways. Olympic Runner Louis Zamperini turned soldier. He is a soldier who is shot down during WW2.  Survives on a lifeboat for 46 days only to be captured by Japanese.  He is imprisoned by the Japanese.  Then finally liberated by United States. Louis struggles at home but is saved by Billy Graham.  This is an incredible true tale and reads like fiction. You can't help but like the spirit of Louis Zamperini and be horrified by the treatment that Japanese POWs suffered at the hands of their captors.

Weekly Roll

 

Linky Love

Loveland Remailing Program and here is my link to my own Operation Valentine

Patty Davis warning to Prince Harry - I thought this was very insightful.

Deep Thoughts

Our dog, Tigger, passed away Friday morning. He was by far the loudest dog I have ever owned. We adopted him from the humane society. We used to live next to an elementary school and I swear that dog knew the bell schedule. There is nothing more that he enjoyed than barking at recess. Tigger also didn't mind riding in cars. He went a lot of places.  He did get called a hippo once in an elevator.  I don't think he minded. Tigger was a big black dog with a loudmouth. Tigger had a lot to say.