Eggs

We've been getting some great variety in the color and size of our eggs!

Name This Object

Can anyone identify this object? Daniel found it in the attic when we was working up there. He thinks it's some kind of grain masher or something like that. Anyone else have any ideas?

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Meyer/Rosentreter Family Portrait - St Louis 1903

Family Photo taken in St. Louis in about 1903:

Front row (on rug), left to right: Henry Meyer, Meyer Rosentreter

Second row, left to right: Frommet Jaratsky Rosentreter (mother of Rosa), Nathan Meyer holding Herbert Meyer, Rosa Rosentreter Meyer, Gertie Meyer (Feinstein), Martha Meyer (Green/Berman)

Last row, left to right: Sophia Meyer, Isadore Brasch, Emmy Rosentreter (Knoch), Sam Brasch, Frieda Rosentreter (Feinstein), Milton Meyer

Baby Findley - Ultrasound on November 17, 2009

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We're having a little baby GIRL! Her name will be Sophia Rose after Daniel's side of the family. We both just feel in love with that name a while ago. We've had names picked out for probably over a year! During the ultrasound, Sophia made sure to move around a LOT. She moves around all the time but she was being busy moving around for the camera. So, Daniel won the bet because he guessed it was a girl. He really wanted a little girl so he is very happy--I mainly wanted all body parts accounted for and 10 fingers and toes. I wanted a healthy baby more than anything else. It made us nervous during the ultrasound because they are looking for everything and you have no idea what they are looking for on the screen until they say "Good, there's the stomach" or "Good, she has four chambers in her heart." Ahhhh! Just tell me my baby is fine.

They did push back my due date to April 4, 2010--my parents 40th wedding anniversary. If she arrives on time, that would really be a great anniversary gift for them! We are looking forward to seeing family next week for Thanksgiving. We get to see EVERYONE! Yay!

Just Stuff

Wanted to just check in with everyone and say hello. We are a little over 20 weeks pregnant so I'm halfway there! Daniel and I are looking forward to finding out who it is kicking me and we'll find out the sex of the baby on Tuesday, Nov 17. We are VERY excited and we are going to post what it is so if you do not want to know what we're having, then do not check the blog on Tuesday or else you'll find out (or facebook!). So that is your spoiler alert! Most symptoms are pretty much gone. No more nausea and not having any heartburn. This stage is going by well and I hope it stays that way. I'm actually starting to look pregnant instead of looking like I've eaten way too much food lately. I've gained about 8 pounds so far which is right on track. I don't really have a big appetite but I am hungry more often than usual.

We're both ready to start the holiday season and start traveling around all over. We have already picked out and are getting our holiday cards printed to work on over Thanksgiving break. We really need to schedule a workday in the house to get some things done before the baby comes so we may be asking some of you for assistance. Hope everyone is doing well and we get to see lots of you soon!

Frank T. Colgan - Rachel's Great Grandfather

Frank T. Colgan was born in June 28, 1873 in Illinois. He was married to Martha Kelly in 1897. Both of their parents were from Ireland. Frank's parents were Thomas Colgan and Ann Feron.





Frank and Martha lived in Spring, Butler County, Kansas where he was a farmer. Their son Thomas Clement Colgan was born in 1899. Their other children included Joe (1901) and Francis (1903).

Below is Frank's WWI Draft Registration Card which listed him as a self-employed butcher at the time of the war.

JCS Child Nutrition is Awarded National USDA Recognition for Food Safety

JCS Child Nutrition is Awarded National USDA Recognition for Food Safety
Monday, November 9th, 2009

The Child Nutrition Program for Johnston County Schools is the recipient of a national USDA (US Dept. of Agriculture) award, one of 15 awarded in the southeastern region. North Carolina received five of the fifteen awards granted.

The award received by Johnston County Schools Child Nutrition Services is for Food Safety. This is North Carolina's first Food Safety Award. Johnston County Schools has received two honorable mentions in the past, but this year was awarded the big prize.

Photo: Mr. Patrick Jacobs, Chief Operations Officer; Rachel Findley, Child Nutrition Supervisor for Johnston County Schools; Dana Edwards, Child Nutrition Supervisor for Johnston County Schools; Beth Taylor, Director of Child Nutrition for Johnston County Schools; Dr. Janie Thornton, USDA Undersecretary for Foods and Nutrition

Isaac Barton Chilcot - Rachel's Great Grandfather

Rachel's Great Grandfather was Issac Barton Chilcot (also spelled in the Census records as Chilcote, Chilcoat) was born in March 1853 in PA. He worked as a carpenter in 1880 and a coal miner in 1900. He was married to Harriet Gaff (1854-1895). His children included: Willemina (1874), Barny (1876), Bertha (1878), George (1884), Annie (1886), Viola (1889), and Harry (1892).

Harry Charles Chilcot - Rachel's Grandfather

Below is the World War II Draft Registration Card of Rachel's Grandfather, Harry Charles Chilcot. Harry was born on July 16, 1892 in Clearfield County, PA and passed away on April 4, 1983 in Orange County, FL. At the time of draft registration in 1942, he was 49 years old and lived at 411 Chester Street, Peoria, Il. He listed his wife as the person who would always know his address, Mabel Carol Passinault. He was currently employed at the Keystone Steel and Wire Company in Bartonville, IL.

Elite Muscle Classic

Saturday started at 3:45am with a trip to Johnston County for a Relay for Life yard sale. Daniel and I went down there--he sold our yard sale stuff while I sold food to raise money for Relay. We left there around 12:30 pm then headed to Greensboro to watch Jason compete in the Elite Muscle Classic. This was his second show ever. His first show was 3 weeks ago and he came in second in his division. There were some big boys (and girls!) at this show. It started at 6pm but we didn't get to see his poses until 11:30pm. It was a loooong night! He didn't place this time but he sure did look better than some of those other guys--they were kinda gross. Got home around 1:00am--made for a long day. You can click on the youtube link to see his whole performance. Go Jason!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2MUN7fK0hU

Darby Chilcot - Rachel's Great Great Grandfather

Darby Chilcot was born in 1815 and passed away in 1887. He was married to Susan Shoup (1818-1901). In 1850 and 1860, Darby was a miller. In 1870 and 1880, he was a farmer and Susan was occupied by "keeping houses." Their children included: Sarah (1839), Humphrey (1840), Abraham (1843), Isabella (1844), Thomas (1846), Lucinda (1849), Ann(1851), Isaac (1852), Joseph (1855), Nancy (1856), Eliza (1859), Darby H. (1861), and John W. (1863).



They lived in Huntingdon County, PA in the towns of Hopewell, Tell, and Union.



At the time of the 1880 Census, it appears that Nancy Jane Mills (formerly Chilcot, born in 1856) and her 4 month old daughter Eliza B. was living with the family. The picture below is from 1876 of Darby, Susan, and the Mills.

Alsid Passinualt - Rachel's Great Grandfather

Alsid Passinualt was born January 20, 1879. He was married to Octavia Sovie. Their children included: Alsid Passinault (1902), Mabel Passinault (1904), Emily Passinault (1907), Mildred Passinault (1909), Raymond Passinault (1911), Verne Passinault (1913), Earl Passinault (1915), Floyd Passinault (1917), Lois Passinault (1919).

Below is Alsid's WWI Draft Registration Card. At the time, he was a laborer for the Munsing Paper Company.

Meyer Rosentreter - Daniel's Great Great Great Grandfather

Meyer Rosentreter was born in 1826 in Germany and died in St Louis on January 9, 1889 when he was struck by a streetcar at 1012 Franklin Ave. Meyer arrived in the United States on July 22, 1884 at the age of 58. He immigrated with his wife and his children: Adolf (1859), Rosa (1868). They arrived onboard the Westphalia with a port of departure of Hamburg, Germany and Le Havre, France which was destined for New York City. Below are an image of the Westphalia, his death register, and the passenger list on the Westphalia.

Nathan Meyer - Daniel's Great Great Grandfather

Below is a passport application of Nathan Meyer from May 23, 1892, Number 39381 in St Louis, Missouri for himself, his wife, and 3 children. Listed on the application is his wife, Rosa born in Prussia on March 22, 1868 and their children Freda ( 5 years old), Milton (2 years old), and Sophia (2 months old).

Nathan was born in Slungwr, Prussia on June 8, 1855 and emigrated to the US on May 16, 1868 from Hamburg. He was naturalized in White Plains, NY on October 25, 1876. He was a merchant at the time of the application. As part of the process, his description was recorded:

Age: 37 years

Stature: 5 feet, 8 inches

Forehead: Medium

Eyes: Gray

Nose: Small

Mouth: Small

Chin: Oval

Hair: Dark Brown

Complexion: Dark

Face: Oval

An additional document of interest is New York Passenger List of the Bavaria (noted as Steamer Bavaria on Nathan's passport application) from May 17, 1869 from Hamburg, Germany. The list has recorded Nathan as 14 years old.