Deep Rooted Thoughts

Why isn't everyone interested in discovering their heritage? And why is it that the ones that ARE interested are usually the "over 40" crowd? Nearly 25 years ago I spent my first year of college in England. I visited Scotland and Wales and never knew until this past year that I had cousins in all of these places. But if I HAD, would I have cared? Why didn't my mother and grandfather have an interest in learning about all of their cousins? If they had, I might have spent my summers in Newfoundland!



Buttery Branches

With the new discovery of a third cousin in Wales, UK, I thought it interesting to map the branches geographically from William Buttery. This will obviously be a continuing exercise as I slowly gather info. William (1789-1869) and Alega (wife # 2) had 10 children, and their descendants landed as follows:

1. William Buttery (Jr.) 1845*: Channel Islands
2. Elizabeth Buttery 1846: Channel Islands
3. Eliza Buttery 1847: Ireland
4. Joseph H. Buttery 1850: Wales
5. Charles Buttery 1852:
6. James E. Buttery 1855:
7. Richard Buttery 1856:
8. **Albert Edward Buttery 1858: Newfoundland, USA
9. Emily Buttery 1861:
10. Rosa Duncan Buttery Nugent 1866: Ireland, Canada

Happy New Year!

One year ago I did not know who my great grandparents were. I thought I had no roots and called myself a "plain white bread american." A year ago I was reflecting on the many lives lost in the year 2010--family friends and relatives, and many famous personalities. At the end of 2011--just a few weeks ago--I held in my hands a Christmas card postmarked LITTLE BAY EAST, NEWFOUNDLAND. Amazing! 2010 was a year of loss, and 2011 was a year of loved ones GAINED!

My life is so much richer with the discovery of many DEAR relatives throughout Canada and even Australia! I now travel the world while sitting here at my computer. Everyone needs to discover their roots and learn about who they really are. It's also a way of bringing our loved ones back to life. I'd like to think future generations will do the same for me.

Old Scott Photos

1895 Little Bay East School

Samuel Scott, oldest son of Thomas & Sarah Scott is in the back row, 4th from the left. My great grandfather may be somewhere in this photo. He would be around 12 years old.

Old schoolhouse circa 1890s

Home of Allister & Grace Scott (on right)

Eldred Scott, son of Archibald who drowned,
grandson of Gordon, great grandson of Samuel

Janet & Melvin Scott (front row)

Their father was Captain Arthur Scott, Grandfather was Arthur Scott, 6th child of Thomas & Sarah.

"Nettie" Marshall & Ada

Manetta Scott Marshall was the daughter of Allister & Grace Scott

Newfie Group "The Once"

Great musical group. Check them out!

The Once - You're My Best Friend (Music Video)

http://theonce.ca/site/

Article: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Newfoundland+trio+stripped+down+sound+charming+listeners/5588055/story.html

Family Nuggets

Interesting Buttery Family Factoids

• Eliza Buttery Scott's aunt, Mary Lomond, married William Wilson Kettle who appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most living descendants.
• Eliza’s two eldest brothers married sisters (last name Poole.) Most of the daughters married Kettle cousins.
• There are at least 5 “Eliza’s” in the Family Chart.
• Eliza’s father had a sister named Eliza AND a sister named Elizabeth. His wife was “Elizabeth.” Did he really need a daughter who went by both names?!

Interesting Scott Family Factoids

• 3 first cousins (Generation 3) married ladies with the last name of Mann. (2 may be related)
• 2 Scotts in Generation 4 married men with the last name of Elliott. (unrelated)
• 2 different generations married a “McCoy.” (unrelated)
• At least 5 Scotts worked for Eastman in Rochester, NY.
• There are 5 Allisters and 1 Allistair.
• There are at least 10 men with “Walter” in their name.
• There are at least 5 ladies with “Lillian” in their name.
• There are 5 Amelia/Millies.
• At least 4 great grandchildren have discovered their roots this summer through the LBE Facebook group.
• The Scotts extend throughout Canada, into the U.S., and even Australia.

 

Discovered! The Fate of Sister Maud Buttery Amey

Eliza Buttery Scott had two sisters and their fates have eluded me until today when I discovered what happened to Maud. All I've had of Maud are these two photos and a tragic note on the back of the postcard photo about the death of her young daughter Eliza.

Maud Buttery married Phillip Amey in 1913, but I have no information on him. I found a Border Crossing document from 1922 when she came into the U.S. through Niagara Falls/Buffalo/Rochester. Eliza lived in Rochester.

Today I found Maud's death certificate. She suffered severe heart disease and died at the age of 35. What's fascinating is that she died in Dayton, Ohio, the area where my brother Lee moved from last month! (If you look at Gammy on the right in the photo above, he shares some of her same features.) Maud died at Miami Valley Hospital, but I cannot find her final resting place. I DID, however, find a couple of Ameys who are buried at the Dayton National Cemetery. It seems both gentlemen served in the U.S. Army.

Death Certificate