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[4397] George (Jr.) was a shoemaker per the 1860 census which lists in his household wife Josephine (26, b. in PA), Napoleon O. (8), Mary E. (6), George W. (3) and John F. (1).. He r. Jeromesville, OH. The unverified Ancestral File (T66N-JD) reports that Josephine (b. 28 Aug 1833, d. 6 March 1913/14) is daughter of Levi Moyer (b. 12 Jan 1805 in PA, d. 1864) and Mary Mangoss (b. 29 Feb 1808, d. 25 June 1846, m. 2 Oct 1825). George and Josephine's children and information are from the Ancestral File as well. Note: US Census 1900 (2 June) Ohio, Sandusky Co., Green Creek Township, Series T623_1318 Book 2, SD 12 ED 80, Sheet 2, Page 128, House No. 36, Lines 11-14: George W. Basford (b. Mar 1830 - 70 - in OH - Occ: Shoe Maker - Fa: MD and Mo: NY) married 48 years to Josephine A. (b. Aug 1835 - 64 - in NY - Fa: PA and Mo: PA) having 5 children born and 5 still living. Child listed is: Mary E. Slane (dau b. Jan 1865 - 35 - in OH) married 2 years to Jay Slane (son-in-law b. Feb 1867 - 33 - in OH - Occ: Stock Dealer - Fa: PA and Mo: NY). Note: There is a marriage in Wayne Co., OH 24 Dec 1837 of a George W. Basford with Matilda Jones. For detailed information about this family see http://www.basfordfamily.org/ThomasBasfordRegister/rr01/rr01_053.htm.
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[32452] This line is from the unverified OneWorldTree in Ancestry.com in 2012 which reports Lawrence m. Flecher _____ (b. 1510 in Willenhall) but she would be 20 years younger than he, so this needs further research.
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[10472] Ruby m. May 20, 1936 at Akron, OH William Reeder and had at Canton, OH Nancy J. Reeder (b. Dec. 18, 1937) who m. (1) Feb. 18, 1959 at Canton, OH Jack F. Olinger and had Christy Marie Olinger (Oct. 25, 1961) and m. (2) Feb. 1, 1969 John A. Miller and had John Jay Miller (Nov. 14, 1969) and Lori Kay Miller (Dec. 28, 1970).
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[19306] Jane and her ancestry is from the unverified OneWorldTree in Ancestry.com in 2013.
[50180] An unverified file in familysearch.org offers: "When Sarah Freeman was born in 1682, in Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, her father, Edmund Freeman, was 25 and her mother, Sarah Mayo, was 22. She married Benjamin Higgins II on 22 May 1701, in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 7 daughters. She died on 21 January 1743, in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, at the age of 61, and was buried in Cove Burying Ground, Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States."
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[45940] "News-Journal [Mansfield, Ohio], 30 December 1961," p. 3: "Robert Joseph Hancock, 88, of 500 West Fourth St., died in General Hospital Friday afternoon, following an extended illness. Born in Mansfield March 13, 1873, he lived here all his life. He had been employed as a salesman for the Barnes Manufacturing Co. and later on as an inspector for the Ohio State Highway Department. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, one of the oldest members of Mansfield Lodge No. 35, F & AM, having been a member since 1894, and was a member of Mansfield Chapter No. 28. R. A. M., Mansfield Council No. 94. R. and S. M., Mans field Commandery No. 21, K. T. Surviving are one son, Winfield S. Hancock, of Shelby; four daughters, Mrs. Russell R. Cline of Mansfield, Mrs. Harold B. Donley, of Hinsdale, Ill., Mrs. Elmer H. Fisher, of Hayesville, and Mrs. Willis Krumlaw, of Ashland; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the J. H. Finefrock and Sons Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. David S. Sipes, curate of Grace Episcopal Church. Masonic services will be held at the funeral home Monday at 8:30 p.m. by Mansfield Lodge No 35, F. & A. M. Burial will be in Mansfield cemetery."
_Emich Carl of LEININGEN _________________
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_Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Emich of LEININGEN _|_Victoria Maria Louisa of SAXE-COBURG ____
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[11048] Karl m. in 1957 at Cannes to Maria Luisa of Bulgaria (b. 13 Jan 1933) - they divorced in 1968 - and they had Karl Boris Frank Markwart (b. 17 Apr 1960) and Hermann Friedrich Roland Fernando (b. 16 Apr 1963).
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[50692] "Bangor Daily News [Bangor,Maine], 20 May 2022": "Holden - George Angus McDonald Jr., 76, of Holden, died May 16, 2022, at a Bangor Hospital, with his daughter, Sarah, by his side. He was born in Bangor, April 6, 1946, the son of George Angus McDonald, Sr and Ida (Mayo) McDonald. George was a 1964 graduate of Brewer High School and in 1966 he enlisted in the United States Navy serving honorably as a Molder Second Class aboard the U.S.S. Yosemite AD-19., stationed in Newport, RI. He retired as Builder Chief NMCB27 with 24 years of faithful and honorable service and continued to be involved with the greater New England Chiefs Mess even after his retirement. He finished his education at the University of Maine at Orono studying Soils and Water science. He worked for the state of Maine as a health inspector for many years and was also self-employed as a Soils Scientist. He also spent time working in mills in many different states as a brick, cement, and tile mason for Stebbins. He spent 36 years as a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, with Local 3 Boston. George got the most joy from spending time with his family and taking road trips with his wife, Teresa. He also loved to be home in Holden. You could often find him there at the house he built but rarely ever sitting still. He was always working on something, whether it was a new project, tinkering in the garage, building a rock wall, or just fixing something that needed fixing. He also loved to ride his Harley and was a charter member of the Exiles motorcycle club which was the first of its kind in Maine. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer McDonald of Salem, MA; son, George III, wife, Rebecca and grandsons, Jaxon, Mason, and Caden of Danville, CA; daughter, Sarah and husband, Sam Martinelli, of Orono; brothers, James and wife, Irene, of Holden and Joseph and fiancée, PammyJean, of Brewer; sister, Margaret and husband, Rodney Joyal, of Eddington; many cousins (US and Canada), nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Teresa; brother, John; and infant sister, Patricia."
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Thomas commanded the English army in the Netherlands in 1543 and was Lord High Admiral of England (1547 to 1549). His political intrigues led to his execution for treason and thus contributed to the downfall in 1549 of his elder brother, Edward Seymour, duke of Somerset, who was Lord Protector (regent) for the young king Edward VI.
The Bhsnell Family Genealogy offers: "Thomas spent his childhood in Wulfhall, outside Savernake Forest, in Wiltshire. Historian David Starkey said that Thomas was 'tall, well-built and with a dashing beard and auburn hair, he was irresistible to women'. A prominent Tudor courtier, Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, described Thomas Seymour as 'hardy, wise and liberal...fierce in courage, courtly in fashion, in personage stately, in voice magnificent, but somewhat empty of matter'.
The Seymour family's power grew during Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn. Sir John had succeeded in gaining a position for his daughter Jane, as a Lady in waiting. Anne Boleyn failed to have a son which gave the Seymour brothers an opportunity to push Jane in the King's way. Henry married Jane eleven days after Anne's execution in May 1536. However, it was Edward who received the most benefits from his sister's marriage to the King. Historians have speculated whether a division between Edward and Thomas began then as unsurprisingly Thomas began to resent his brother and the good relationship between them began to dissolve. Thomas was however made Lord High Admiral. Thomas's jealousy of his brother consumed him more than any other emotion.
In 1543 John Nevill, 3rd Baron Latymer, died leaving a wealthy widow, formerly Catherine Parr. An attachment grew between Catherine and Thomas. Unfortunately for Thomas, Henry VIII also became interested in Catherine, and later married her, having been impressed with her dignity and intelligence. Envious of Seymour's attentions to Catherine, the king subsequently sent Thomas away on a diplomatic mission to the Netherlands.
Henry VIII died in January 1547, leaving Catherine as one of the wealthiest women in England. Thomas had been made Master-General of the Ordnance in 1544 and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1545. He returned to court a few months before Henry's death and saw his brother Edward become Lord Protector of England, and in effect, ruler of the realm. After all, the Seymour brothers were uncles to Henry VIII's young son and successor, the future (short-lived) Edward VI of England. As part of a 'unfulfilled gifts clause' left unmentioned in Henry's will, Thomas was granted the title Baron Seymour of Sudeley. Thomas' fervent desire was to unseat and replace his brother as Lord Protector.
Though Thomas Seymour's name had been linked to Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond, he was still unmarried at the time of the king's death. Possibly Thomas schemed to marry either Princess Mary or Princess Elizabeth, but whatever the truth, neither panned out. However, he did marry Catherine in secret in late April of 1547. Many viewed the marriage as occurring too quickly after the King's death. Anne Stanhope, Somerset's proud wife, disliked Catherine and Thomas and began to turn many people in court against them. To further show her hatred, Anne kept the Queen's jewels, which by right were Catherine's. Many viewed Thomas's marriage to Catherine as an example of his ambition.
Princess Elizabeth, later Elizabeth I of England, was Catherine's ward and immediately after her father's death she began to live with her stepmother in Chelsea. Therefore, Thomas had the guardianship of Elizabeth and also Lady Jane Grey. Thomas, who was overly ambitious, started to make advances toward Elizabeth. The loud and boisterous Seymour began to sneak into 'the Lady Elizabeth's chamber before she was ready, and sometimes before she did rise; and if she were up he would bid her good morrow and ask how she did, and strike her upon the back or on the buttocks familiarly....' As gossip began to spread, Kat Ashley, Elizabeth's governess, implored Seymour to quit his bedroom antics with the princess. Indignant, Thomas retorted, 'By God's precious soul, I mean no evil, and I will not leave it!' Strange episodes followed as Catherine began to join her husband in his bizarre escapades with Elizabeth, once joining her husband in tickling the princess in bed and on another occasion holding Elizabeth still as her black dress was cut by Thomas's sword into 'a hundred pieces.' Although the governess of Princess Elizabeth at one time averred that the Queen had found Elizabeth in Seymour's arms, she later withdrew the story. Catherine nevertheless tried to save Elizabeth's reputation by sending her away to the house of Anthony Denny in Hertfordshire. However when Catherine died in childbirth in August 1548, Thomas renewed his attentions toward the Princess.
Thomas started to bribe a man called John Fowler, one of King Edward VI's closest servants. Fowler told Thomas that the King frequently complained about the lack of pocket money he received. So Thomas smuggled money to the King. Thomas also began to voice open disapproval of his brother's administration skills. As Lord High Admiral, he was able to control the English navy and he openly asked people for support in case of a coup. As admiral he encouraged piracy, allowing pirates safe passage in exchange for shares of their booty. He was completely indiscreet.
Thomas also planned to finance the coup by bribing the vice-treasurer of the Bristol Mint, Sir William Sharington. Sharington was responsible for debasing the coinage in Bristol and he had been fiddling the account books and keeping the majority of the profit. Thomas found out and blackmailed him.
Thomas's downfall
Someone informed the council of Thomas's activities and by the end of 1548 everyone knew of his plans. The Bristol Mint was investigated and Sharington revealed all. Somerset attempted to have his brother pardoned and summoned a meeting with the council that Thomas could attend and explain his actions. However Thomas did not attend and developed a plan to kidnap the King.
On the night of the 16th of January, Thomas broke into the King's apartments at Hampton Court Palace. He entered the privy garden and awoke one of the King's pet spaniels. The guards arrested Thomas and he was sent to the Tower of London. On 18th January 1549, the council sent agents to question everyone around Thomas, including Princess Elizabeth.
On 22nd February 1549, the council officially accused him of thirty-three charges of treason. Somerset delayed signing the death warrant so the council, led by Dudley, went to Edward VI for his signature. On 20th March, Seymour was executed at the Tower, dying 'dangerously, irksomely and horribly.' Thomas's daughter by Catherine, Mary Seymour, was placed in the care of the Duchess of Suffolk, Catherine Brandon. Catherine's daughter Mary should have been a wealthy woman, but her mother had left her fortune to her husband. When Thomas was executed, the crown confiscated everything he had, including Catherine's bequest. The child appears to have died around the age of two, when she disappears from historical record. The title 'Baron of Sudeley' passed to Catherine's brother, William Parr.
It is falsely alleged that upon hearing of his death Princess Elizabeth said, 'Today died a man with much wit and not much judgment.' After almost being seduced by Thomas Seymour, Elizabeth learned to be much more careful in her interactions with men."