Pioneers of My People
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "The Shelby Family"Vignettes of my ancestors who made me who I am.
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Comment from LisaMay
This is an intriguing account of people and relationships. I thought I might find it rather dull but your research has unearthed interesting little details that you include, such as paying the indians, and explanation of what a normal school is and women's education.
My husband was from a farming family and his mother suggested he learn a profession so he went into engineering, just like happened in your family account.
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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This is an intriguing account of people and relationships. I thought I might find it rather dull but your research has unearthed interesting little details that you include, such as paying the indians, and explanation of what a normal school is and women's education.
My husband was from a farming family and his mother suggested he learn a profession so he went into engineering, just like happened in your family account.
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Thank you LisaMay. I so glad you found things of interest to make it seem less boring. I was afraid people would be boring too since it was all about people in my own family line. Your words are encouraging.
Beth
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Beth, with this part of your family
history. I enjoyed reading it. Your research was thorough,
the facts were great, and the info was interesting to
read and think about. Your husband's side of the family
had a proud tradition of military service. Yes, I believe
your children will find this beneficial in several ways.
I hope they appreciate the dedication you put into
writing these accounts. It's part of their history, too.
I laughed about the old man with the same name.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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You did a great job, Beth, with this part of your family
history. I enjoyed reading it. Your research was thorough,
the facts were great, and the info was interesting to
read and think about. Your husband's side of the family
had a proud tradition of military service. Yes, I believe
your children will find this beneficial in several ways.
I hope they appreciate the dedication you put into
writing these accounts. It's part of their history, too.
I laughed about the old man with the same name.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you Jan. I really appreciate your continued support and all the help you give so willingly.
Beth
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
My grandma, on my mom's side, was a Jones, before marrying my grandpa. She was born in Wales and Tom Jones is a very distant cousin of hers. It's a small world. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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My grandma, on my mom's side, was a Jones, before marrying my grandpa. She was born in Wales and Tom Jones is a very distant cousin of hers. It's a small world. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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It is amazing who you might discover you are related two when you trace your like. In the Lay line I learned we are related to the guy who started Lay's Potato Chips as well as the one who got in trouble with Enron and is serving time. I have a Walton line that ties into the Sam Walton of WalMart. You don't learn these thing until you look.
Comment from Judy Lawless
Thanks for sharing another really interesting chapter, Beth. There sure were a lot of Evan's in your tree! It must have been hard to sort them all out. lol
I was really impressed with this statement: "Evan Shelby believed the land actually belonged to the Indians, and he insisted on paying them..." You had to know they were good people.
Excellent research and writing. I wish I had another six for you.
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thanks for sharing another really interesting chapter, Beth. There sure were a lot of Evan's in your tree! It must have been hard to sort them all out. lol
I was really impressed with this statement: "Evan Shelby believed the land actually belonged to the Indians, and he insisted on paying them..." You had to know they were good people.
Excellent research and writing. I wish I had another six for you.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you Judy. I appreciate the review and comments. I was pleased to learn that he payed the Indians for their land.
Beth
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Nothing happens in our own or personal desire or wish, at 16 you committed about your marriage, family and genes / DNA was different, that's why the question came time and again about relation to Carroll and Shelby and relation through Reese; as if everything was destined; marriage is always a relation one cannot deliberately make; Well said, well done, post god speed more; b a classic-good (rare) theist writer, post 4 God; may pray FS sick Free Member Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Nothing happens in our own or personal desire or wish, at 16 you committed about your marriage, family and genes / DNA was different, that's why the question came time and again about relation to Carroll and Shelby and relation through Reese; as if everything was destined; marriage is always a relation one cannot deliberately make; Well said, well done, post god speed more; b a classic-good (rare) theist writer, post 4 God; may pray FS sick Free Member Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you for faithfully continuing to review my story. As usual, I enjoy your comments.
Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
I was so glad that you supplied the information about Carrol Shelby, as I started wondering if it might be a possibility soon as I read the name. Thanks for sharing another fine chapter.
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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I was so glad that you supplied the information about Carrol Shelby, as I started wondering if it might be a possibility soon as I read the name. Thanks for sharing another fine chapter.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you so much for another review. I name a daughter Carol Shelby and she got asked that a lot if we were related. I hadn't heard of him at the time I named her. His name is spelled with two rr ant two lls.
Beth
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I've seen his name and read about him, but never paid attention to how his name was spelled. I just once owned a Shelby Mustang. Wish I still had it. LOL.
Comment from Annmuma
More interesting facts about the family in which you married. I'm interested in and look forward to hearing more. This is the sort of thing that children and grandchildren will one day treasure. ann
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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More interesting facts about the family in which you married. I'm interested in and look forward to hearing more. This is the sort of thing that children and grandchildren will one day treasure. ann
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you so much for a nice review. I'm glad you find it interesting. I'm afraid I might be boring people with so much about my family lines.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing about Evan's side and his ancestry. I didn't know the Welsh meaning of Evan. In Hebrew it means "stone." The "stone of help" is badly rendered into English as Ebenezer but it's 'evan-ezer.'
Loved that his ancestor paid the Indians for the land. That's so good to hear!
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you for sharing about Evan's side and his ancestry. I didn't know the Welsh meaning of Evan. In Hebrew it means "stone." The "stone of help" is badly rendered into English as Ebenezer but it's 'evan-ezer.'
Loved that his ancestor paid the Indians for the land. That's so good to hear!
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thanks for the review. I guess it depends where you look for name meanings. It is an Anglicized form of John. It also means. The Lord is gracious. My grandpa name was Ebenezer which I was always told meant cross. There is an old hymn we used to sing that had the 'when I raise my ebenezer" which in the song meant cross.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Hey Beth, still involved in my marathon travels through Oregon and Washington, but, once again, I wanted to be sure and support your fine writing with a review. I love that you are memorializing your family's past.
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Hey Beth, still involved in my marathon travels through Oregon and Washington, but, once again, I wanted to be sure and support your fine writing with a review. I love that you are memorializing your family's past.
Comment Written 28-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you Ted. It is so nice you to take the time give me a review. What an amazing trip. I think that is wonderful. There is a lot to see in that part of the world.
Beth
Comment from Gert sherwood
The family I became a part of by marriage.
Your chapter in the book Pioneers of My People
The Shelby Family
I found interesting of how well you were able you were to keep track who was who especially the, name (Evan)
Gert
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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The family I became a part of by marriage.
Your chapter in the book Pioneers of My People
The Shelby Family
I found interesting of how well you were able you were to keep track who was who especially the, name (Evan)
Gert
Comment Written 27-May-2022
reply by the author on 28-May-2022
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Thank you Gert. I appreciate the review.
Beth