How fortunate, or perhaps synchronous or appropriate, is the seeming family appreciation of this land and devotion to it, as well as that being a practical reality of the day. The appreciation continues.
Women always get short shrift in history. i am reminded of the midrash to the bible story of the miracle of the loaves and fishes where Jesus is credited with miraculously feeding the 5000 assembled. I have heard several women confidently assert, 'how many mothers would venture out for miles to a remote gathering with their family/children in tow, but not bring along any food? Really!' So the Moms probably helped facilitate the miracle, but they get no credit in the story. I'll bet this story's women did more than their share in the families thriving.
This is awesome and what a history house has and you all part of that history. I can see you sitting there going through all the deed books to research the way the house transferred over the years.
Can’t wait for the next chapter.
Send photos of the solar system when it is completed I would like to see where you put it in the field.
Thanks Rich, It was pretty amazing! All the way back to 1806, and Moses' original script! Also, didn;'t put in for length, but Albert Eastman got a personal loan from a prominent minister from Northern Vermont to help him buy the house. Would love to know how that all came about. And yes, solar is next week. Will be doing blog about that, and will put photos in for sure! Thanks for the feedback.
Yea that would be interesting about the loan, wonder who the minister was in VT, and if they were part of the banking industry of the time. More than likely it was a personal loan, that was how most were done in that time.
Thanks for asking the question. A little digging (not much), and we have our answer. The minister is Moses C. Henderson. He married Susan Wood, of Hartland. Last name sound familiar? Well, Susan's younger sister by two years was none other than L. Lucinda Wood--Albert Eastman's wife. So, Moses gave his new brother-in-law Albert a hand with purchasing the place. So, yep...personal loan for sure!
How fortunate, or perhaps synchronous or appropriate, is the seeming family appreciation of this land and devotion to it, as well as that being a practical reality of the day. The appreciation continues.
Women always get short shrift in history. i am reminded of the midrash to the bible story of the miracle of the loaves and fishes where Jesus is credited with miraculously feeding the 5000 assembled. I have heard several women confidently assert, 'how many mothers would venture out for miles to a remote gathering with their family/children in tow, but not bring along any food? Really!' So the Moms probably helped facilitate the miracle, but they get no credit in the story. I'll bet this story's women did more than their share in the families thriving.
Indeed. Thanks for sharing that reflection!
Great piece of writing! So interesting to hear about the history of the house through its owners and occupants.
Thanks Maggie!
Thanks for sharing all these details! Nice to know the human history
It has been an enjoyable path of discovery, and adds another dimension to the home and project!
Brian
This is awesome and what a history house has and you all part of that history. I can see you sitting there going through all the deed books to research the way the house transferred over the years.
Can’t wait for the next chapter.
Send photos of the solar system when it is completed I would like to see where you put it in the field.
Thanks Rich, It was pretty amazing! All the way back to 1806, and Moses' original script! Also, didn;'t put in for length, but Albert Eastman got a personal loan from a prominent minister from Northern Vermont to help him buy the house. Would love to know how that all came about. And yes, solar is next week. Will be doing blog about that, and will put photos in for sure! Thanks for the feedback.
Yea that would be interesting about the loan, wonder who the minister was in VT, and if they were part of the banking industry of the time. More than likely it was a personal loan, that was how most were done in that time.
Thanks for asking the question. A little digging (not much), and we have our answer. The minister is Moses C. Henderson. He married Susan Wood, of Hartland. Last name sound familiar? Well, Susan's younger sister by two years was none other than L. Lucinda Wood--Albert Eastman's wife. So, Moses gave his new brother-in-law Albert a hand with purchasing the place. So, yep...personal loan for sure!
Good for them, interesting how it is all tied together.