So here I am at the end of the project (well, genealogy projects never truly end ;)) and I still have this Million Dollar question staring me in the face. The short answer is —
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19th Century Basket Making in New England
Today my post will discuss the craft of basket making in New England in the 19th Century and its relationship to the Marden family. This occupation is typically thought of as “Indian work” in the Northeast, and the majority of basket makers were Native Americans. But there were also “Yankee” basket makers. Having an occupation of “basket maker” in New England does not guarantee the person was Native.
Jesse Marden – A Quick Review
This post will explore what is known about Jesse Marden, a possible son of Edward Marden, Jr. by a prior spouse.
Duke Hamilton Marden – A Quick Review
This post will explore what is known about Duke Hamilton Marden, a possible son of Edward Marden, Jr. by a prior spouse.
Edward Marden Jr. – His 1st Family?
This post will cover the possibility of a prior wife for Edward Jr., named Rebecca Jamison along with two possible sons born to this couple.
Nathaniel Marden – A Review (Part 2)
Today’s post will discuss some items related to Nathaniel’s family, questions surrounding Nathaniel & his wives, military records, and mysteries that still linger.
Nathaniel Marden – A Review (Part 1)
Today I will be looking at the oldest son of Edward Marden Jr. & his wife Elizabeth Annis. Nathaniel is as much a mystery man (but for different reasons) as his youngest brother, Chapin, who was covered in my last Marden family post.
Elizabeth Jane Marden – A Quick Review
Today I will be looking at the youngest daughter of Edward Marden Jr. & his wife Elizabeth Annis. I will not cover the child named David in a post since he only lived about 14 months. He falls between Hannah and Elizabeth in the birth order.
Hannah W. Marden – A Quick Review
Today I will be looking at Hannah W., second oldest daughter of Edward Marden Jr. & his wife Elizabeth Annis.