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On February 20th, 1907, my great, great grandmother Mary Lillis Keenan passed away.  The Keenan’s, Mary and Michael and their offspring were known as a wealthy family.  Other than the Hawley family, who owned most of Hawleyville, the Keenans were … Continue reading →

In the name of God, Amen I Barnabas Lathrop of New Milford in Litchfield County, being infirm in body but of sound mind & memory – blessed be God – calling to mind my own mortality, do make and ordain, … Continue reading →

Joseph Lathrop Sr – A Very Important Lathrop Family Ancestor Though Joseph Lathrop Sr. is in my family tree 9 generations before me, he is one of our most significant ancestors. When I say “our,” I am referring to those … Continue reading →

Rutherford Birchard Hayes was the Son of Rutherford Hayes and Sophia Birchard Sophia Birchard was the daughter of Roger Birchard and Drusilla Austin Roger Birchard was the son of Elias Birchard and Sarah Jacobs Elias Birchard was the son of … Continue reading →

Ulysses S Grant A Lathrop Family Member The more generations a family extends, the more likely it becomes that the family tree will include noteworthy people. My family tree, which is identical for my sisters and all my Lathrop cousins, … Continue reading →