Not sure why the info on the back says two years 1862–63 for death date unless it’s an approximation?.
Katherine is from my father’s mother’s line. I wish I knew more.
I don’t see any family resemblance.
Ancestor born in 1795 – My Father’s Side
Wordless Wednesday
A Dozen Years Ago
One of my favorite photos.
Anna’s birthday weekend. Apple picking. In October 2008. Anna turned 5.
In this photo at the apple orchard, Erika is expecting Maura (12 next month) and Jack was home napping. Michael and Anna are helping pick apples
What’s Your Comfort Food?
Last Thursday on our virtual knitting Zoom, my friend Joanne showed this lovely watercolor painting titled Comfort Food.
I had to smile cause I knew Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food cookbook was to arrive at Joanne’s house in Florida the very next day. I’d ordered it as a gift.
Here’s Joanne’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup painting, Thanks for sending, Joanne.
And here’s the cover of the new cookbook
And the back cover. Black and White Cookies.
Penny the Golden Doodle: a Family’s Best Friend
The unexpected loss of a beloved pet, who’s a big part of the family, is a painful and sad experience. Laura, James and Charlie will miss her so much. Here are some photos when Penny was featured on the blog.
Remembering Penny today and the happiness she brought to her family.
Penny liked to watch TV -The Dog Show, Marie Kondo, Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation
Here she is at the farm, running in the snow.
she loved to be petted and appreciated and be given lots of attention and love.
Remembering Penny the Golden Doodle: a Family’s Best Friend
Birthday Wishes on 10-10-2020
Happy 17th Birthday dear Anna.
I remember the day you were born here in Pittsburgh, just before dawn.
The first grandchild. I went to school that morning and was so excited. Everyone at school was happy for our family.
Love, FF Ruthie
(Left photo with Murphy taken at Sears photographer unknown.
Right photo 9/26/2020 Pittsburgh weekend )
Sunlight on a Bee in the Park
Wednesday morning, Highland Park.
My Great Great Grandfather
This commemorative plate now hangs in my grandson Michael’s room, in Columbus, Ohio.
James Armstrong Cannon, born August 6, 1839. served in Co. C 26th Kentucky Infantry Regiment in the “War Between the States”. He was “war wounded and pensioned” and married Louverna Jackson of Shaw’s Point, Illinois. She was born March 25, 1857.
Justice of the Peace, Samuel Cummings officiated their wedding on March 24, 1872 with J.R.Fields and Cordelia Fields as witnesses in Carlinville,Illinois.
James A. Cannon died November 21,1928. his wife Louverna died July 26,1914. They are buried in Bethel Ridge Cemetery near Girard, Illinois.
In a note found by niece Florence Opal Jacobs we read the following: “James A. Cannon and Louverna Jackson Cannon came to Illinois from Kentucky in a covered wagon in about 1884. He was given a land grant in Macoupin County, Illinois for service in the “War Between the States” in which he was wounded and pensioned. They lived just north of Old Rural Church and School, east of Carlinville, Illinois.
My father’s mother, Mary Alta Kerr Hendricks (who taught me to knit) was the first child born to Charles Kerr and Sarah Anna Cannon Kerr (daughter of James A and Louverna) in Womac, Illinois. In the papers I have given to me by my sister, his wife’s name is sometimes spelled differently- Louverna and Laverna but Louverna seems correct as she is listed as daughter of David Jackson 1838-1891 and Rutha Duff Jackson 1830-1893.
and
Louverna Jackson Cannon
Still Life after Farmers’ Market
My sister sent me this still life after her trip to Union Square Farmers’ Market, NYC.
Homegrown Basil in Baked Pasta Dish
James gave me basil from his garden. Erika asked me to make Baked Orecchiette for supper. Perfect timing. The small dish is spaghetti see we hash instead of pasta. Fresh mozzarella, basil, Parmesan, and homemade sauce.
