I can't say I have a favorite female ancestor, because I enjoy researching them all! But one I would like to find out more about is my 4th-great-grandmother, Mary "Polly" (WYCOFF) CROTHERS CHAPPEL. I don't know when or where she died or was buried. I know she was alive in 1880 in Millington Township, Tuscola County, Michigan, but there seems to be no death record for her. Polly made a beautiful cross-stitch sampler as a young unmarried woman, which I possess--truly one of my favorite treasures!
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5 comments:
I love to see samplers when visiting museums, but to have one of your ancestor's in your possession is the best. You're so lucky!
Cathy
What a great treasure to have. I hope you manage to find out more about the woman who made it.
What a wonderful treasure to have. A great reason to feature her at this time. Thanks for sharing!
Bill ;-)
Beautiful sampler! I used to cross-stitch and samplers were my favorite. I would love to have one that is an actual heirloom.
Thank you all for dropping by and leaving your kind words. I know quite a bit about Polly's life; it's her death that leaves me wondering. It's as if she dropped off the planet after the 1880 census!
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