Green DNA

I have completed a 67 marker DNA test at Family Tree DNA. Guess what, I'm a Green! So far my best match, with other Green's, is a 66 of 67 markers match. This match is with a Green in Onterio Canada. I have visited with his cousin in Redding CA, she is the one who payed for his test. We will be working to establish the connection of their ancestors with William Green. Hoping to break down the brick wall here!

More Later!

I'm sorry to report that my mother, Ida Kannenberg, passed away early this morning: May 17. She was the daughter of Ernest John (JAKE) Green and Vera E. (Smith) Green. Her passing was quiet and she was did not experience pain or suffering although her physical condition was seriously compromised at age 95.

Wow - I finally figured out how to get back on this list and post. They keep changing things and my last few efforts were thwarted.

Lee Kirk
(Eugene, Oregon)

Oh my, I think I inherited my Great-Uncle Hiram's forehead and ears--they look much better on him!

Hiram Harrison Green

Here is a photo of William Green's son Hiram Harrison Green.

Hiram was George Adams Green's brother and Ernest John Green's uncle.

This photo was taken in 1918.

Who Was William Green

William was born in Indiana in 1818, according to census records and family notes. The census records are not always completely accurate. It probably depends on who supplied the information. One census record, 1870, lists his birthplace as Ohio. 1880 census lists both his parents' birthplaces as state or territory, Illinois. All census records show William's occupation as a copper. Family notes say that he learned the trade in Indiana.

William married Mary Ann Ransom July 25, 1841 in Schulyer County Illinois. Mary Ann was born in Kentucky. We have a copy of their marriage license.

William and Mary Ann's children were as follows.
- Anna L Green 10 May 1842 Brown County Illinois (Annie)(Barnes and DeMaranville)
- Margaret Jane Green 13 Apr 1844 Peoria Illinois (Mary, Maggie)(Donnelly)
- John T Green 7 Aug 1847 (Jack)(Never married)
- George Adams Green 25 Oct 1849 Brown County Illinois
- Eleanor Green 1852 Brown County Illinois (Nellie)(Maranville)
- Hiram Harrison Green 18 Sept 1859 Brown County Illinois
- Emma Green 30 Apr 1861 Henry County Illinois (Harp and Cook)
- Marry Susan Green 22 Sept 1863 Whiteside County Illinois (Molly)(Parrish)

William moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1880. He died 17 Oct 1897 and Mary Ann died 1 Aug 1905. They are buried in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, Iowa.

Let me know if you have any corrections or questions about this information.

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions to research William's parents/siblings!!!!!

John

Ernest John and Vera

I contacted the person who created the memorials for Ernest John and for Vera on findagrave.com. Their memorials were not linked as husband and wife. Also, Vera's maiden name was not shown. That has been corrected, as you will see when you visit their memorial pages on finda grave.com.

John

Findagrave.com Memorials

This address is to William's Memorial.

These are memorials for some of our family members. This work is still in progress! There is a lot of information to be found here! In the Family links: section you can navigate to a family members memorial by clicking on the persons name.

The name that I use on findagrave is CuriousQuests. If you would like a memorial added I will do that for you or you can join findagrave and enter it yourself.

Check out this site!!!

John

Season Greetings

To all our family, the descendants of William Green.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

John

George Adams Green's brother Hiram Harrison Green

I These people are all shown in the family tree that I posted Nov. 28

Tree Information Update

Michael -- I didn't see where I could add this to a comment so I created this new blog.

John

Tree Information

Hello again Michael this is the basic information that I have for you. As you can see I'm missing a lot of data. Please let me know if you see incorrect information in the chart. I would like to get updated information to fill in the blanks. Anything you could share would be great!

John

Comments

For you folks who've never blogged before, be sure to note the little brown note that says "comments" at the end of the posts; click on this to read what someone's commented on the post (again, apologies if I'm bein' too elementary).

Rusty, sounds like you have an interesting and rewarding job! We have a lot in common--"Ronin," "Patton," the Doors. My mother's mother was a waitress at her brother-in-law's cafe in the Mohave desert when Patton was training his troops there for North Africa. The first time he went there with his entourage he refused to pay the tax on his bill, saying that he was part of the federal government and shouldn't have to pay any tax. Of course he was tall and impressive, and my grandmother was about 4'10", (but cute!) and she got all up in his face and told him that as an American it was his duty to pay the tax, etc., etc., and if he didn't she'd pay it on her tiny salary, and he smiled and paid the tax, and every time he stopped in since then (it was the only cafe on the highway for 100 miles) he always asked for her and talked to her. They had quite a little flirtation going.

Kate - I now know how I know you and who you are! You are 'Kathleen'! We had a picnic at Shute Park in Hillsboro many, many years ago. I think you guys were on your way to the Philipines, or had just gotten back. I can't remember that part of it. We played tag aound bushes and rocks there at that park in Hillsboro. I remember it as being "summer-ish". It was a nice day anyway. That was a long, long time ago. : )

Hi Michael, I'm glad to see you on the blog. Now you are more than just a name in my family tree, great!

Hi Rusty, are you Shirley's grandson? I'm trying to connect you to the proper place in my tree.

Hi Nina, glad you could join us. This may be confusing until we all get to know each other.

Hi Phyllis, I'm sure you are following all these connections in your tree.

Lee, I hope you get to feeling better soon. I need to get busy and contact more people about our blog. This is going to be a great place to exchange information and get acquainted with our family.

Kate, keep up the great job that you are doing. I couldn't be happier! Maybe over time we will be able to break down the brick wall and discover William's ancestry.

Hi Kate. My name is Michael Baugh. I'm the son of Billy Baugh, who was the son of Eddie Baugh. My grandmother was Esther Baugh (originally Green). Her parents were my great-grandmother and great-grandfather Green. I remember both of them, and occasionally still visit their graves in Hillsboro, OR. I got your name from my 2nd cousin, Leola, (Lee). My great-aunt is Ida Kennenburg. I just wanted to get in touch with you, to get to know the rest of my family.

Welcome Rusty!

Hi Rusty - glad you made it to the blog! I have been trying to update my profile and the dang thing hung up and lost everything.....I'll try again later.

Thanks Kate for getting this going!

Thanks John for starting the ball rolling! By the way, the "family tree" will enlarge for me by double-clicking on it. I don't know if everyone's computer will work that way or not. Be nice to see some other family trees over time if you have them.

I'm still recovering from nasty case of winter crud no. 2, which came fast on the heels of no. 1, to which it seems to be closely related (so maybe it's no. 1 part 2...from which thinking you can see what a muddled state my mind is in right now. I promise to be congent soon.)

Lee-

Folks,

Great family tree, John! I've invited 9 of our relatives via emails given me by Lee; she's feeling better. She had a great suggestion, that we look into the possibility of photo albums. Turns out that the Google set up includes the ability to post albums with Picasa software. It's free and can be downloaded from http://picasa.google.com/

I think all the instructions are there; if you have any trouble just let me know and we'll figure it out.

Lee asked whether spouses could join. I would vote yes. Whaddya say?

Kate

This tree chart shows my grandson's linage back to William Green. It also is good reference for visitors if they are not sure which William Green Family this blog is about. If you descend from any of William's children in this chart then you are at the correct blog. Welcome to our family blog !!!!! If you have trouble viewing this image you can right click on it and select Save Picture As to save it to your computer, then enlarge it.