# salem (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover salem. Page: Feed: --- ## [Baker's Island](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Baker%27s_Island&diff=12640&oldid=12550) _2026-08-20 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 14:24, 20 August 2026 Line 21: Line 21: \[\[Image:BakersIslandLights.jpg\]\] \[\[Image:BakersIslandLights.jpg\]\] After more than 50 years away at the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, Maine, the "Fresnel" lens of the Baker's Island Light was returned to Salem in 2026. Essex Heritage facilitated the return of the lens and launched a $20,000 campaign for conservation… ## [My Revolutionary War Ancestors - Thomas Homan of Marblehead, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-revolutionary-war-ancestors-thomas.html) _2026-08-19 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ In memory of THOMAS HOMAN who died Jan. 17, 1832, AEt, 75. His Wife TABITHA HOMAN, died March. 11, 1837. AEt, 73. Also two Daughters TABITHA died Aug. 24, 1812, AEt. 35 HANNAH died Feb. 2, 1818, AEt. 32 \[there is a verse under the grass that is illegible\] This is the 13th post I have written this year about a Revolutionary War Ancestor, on the anniversary of the 250th year since the American… ## [Salem Heritage Days](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_Heritage_Days&diff=12639&oldid=12635) _2026-08-18 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 16:14, 18 August 2026 Line 12: Line 12: The ''Pride of Baltimore II'' will visit Salem at Central Wharf for 2026's Salem Heritage Days. The ship is a replica of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper ship. Visitors will be able to board the ship and learn more about the vessel and its' part in maritime history. Proceeds from the event will directly support Salem… ## [Salem 400+ Celebration](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_400%2B_Celebration&diff=12638&oldid=12633) _2026-08-18 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 16:14, 18 August 2026 (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) Line 17: Line 17: \*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin… ## [Salem Heritage Days](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_Heritage_Days&diff=12635&oldid=12616) _2026-08-18 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 16:13, 18 August 2026 (One intermediate revision by the same user not shown) Line 11: Line 11: The ''Pride of Baltimore II'' will visit Salem at Central Wharf for 2026's Salem Heritage Days. The ship is a replica of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper ship. Visitors will be able to board the ship and learn more about the vessel and its' part in maritime history.… ## [Salem 400+ Celebration](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_400%2B_Celebration&diff=12633&oldid=12629) _2026-08-18 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 16:12, 18 August 2026 Line 16: Line 16: \*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten… ## [Essex Heritage](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Essex_Heritage&diff=12632&oldid=12570) _2026-08-18 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 14:55, 18 August 2026 Line 1: Line 1: '''Essex Heritage''' is a non-profit that manages, preserves, and promotes the Essex National Heritage Area, which encompasses 34 cities and towns in Essex County, Massachusetts. The Essex National Heritage Area was created by an act of Congress in 1996. '''Essex Heritage''' is a non-profit that manages, preserves, and promotes… ## [Lifebridge](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Lifebridge&diff=12631&oldid=12601) _2026-08-18 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 14:29, 18 August 2026 Line 6: Line 6: Since March 2024, Lifebridge had been operating a temporary overflow homeless shelter at 47 Canal St, the former other half of Lifebridge's thrift shop. Due to the expiration of federal funding, the temporary shelter was closed in June 2026. Since March 2024, Lifebridge had been operating a temporary overflow homeless shelter at… ## [Salem Police Department](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_Police_Department&diff=12630&oldid=11889) _2026-08-17 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 16:35, 17 August 2026 Line 12: Line 12: In May of 2021, Salem welcomed Lucas J. Miller as Chief of Police. In May of 2021, Salem welcomed Lucas J. Miller as Chief of Police. In 2026, Mayor Pangallo announced that the city made the decision not to renew a contract with Flock Safety due to concerns about data storage and privacy of citizens. Flock ALPRs will be… ## [Salem 400+ Celebration](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_400%2B_Celebration&diff=12629&oldid=12615) _2026-08-17 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 16:22, 17 August 2026 Line 14: Line 14: \*The ''Pride of Baltimore II'' will visit Salem at Central Wharf for 2026's Salem Heritage Days. The ship is a replica of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper ship. Visitors will be able to board the ship and learn more about the vessel and its' part in maritime history. Proceeds from the event will directly support Salem… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QDHMtPBBV8pA) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Haunted Warren Museum](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Haunted_Warren_Museum&diff=12628&oldid=12578) _2026-08-17 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 10:51, 17 August 2026 Line 1: Line 1: The '''Haunted Warren Museum''' is a mixed media experience set to open in August 2026 by business partners Elton Castee and comedian Matt Rife. The museum will feature guided tours of 14 exhibit spaces with paranormal artifacts from around the world, including the haunted "Annabelle" doll from paranormal investigator husband… ## [Salem Jazz and Soul Fesitval](https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Salem_Jazz_and_Soul_Fesitval&diff=12627&oldid=12626) _2026-08-17 · Mflorea · Salem Links and Lore - Recent changes \[en\]_ ← Older revision Revision as of 10:38, 17 August 2026 Line 1: Line 1: The ''Salem Jazz and Soul Festival'' is a nonprofit that arranges free community concerts to the North Shore and raises money for music education in the area. The first annual fundraiser and concert held at Salem Willows Park was held on April 21, 2007. The main festival has continued annually since the first fundraiser and… ## [Wachau Valley, Danube River, Austria for Weathervane Wednesday](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/wachau-valley-danube-river-austria-for.html) _2026-08-12 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ This weathercock is above the Durnstein Abbey, famous for the blue and white tower. The weathercock above the church is typical of European weathervanes, since the 9th century when there was a Papal decree for each church to feature a rooster in honor of St. Peter's denial of Christ three times before the cock crowed on Good Friday. The original chapel was built in 1372, and in the 15th century an… ## [The 136th Locke Family Association Reunion](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-136th-locke-family-association.html) _2026-08-08 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The Locke Family Association Center Cemetery, Rye, New Hampshire On August 25, 1891 the descendants of John Locke (1627 - 1696) of Rye, New Hampshire gathered in the town hall for a family reunion. The next day was the 195th anniversary of John Locke's death, and the meeting continued at the town hall to organize a permanent organization. This was the birth of the Locke Family Association, which… ## [Matthias Church on the Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary for Weathervane Wednesday](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/matthias-church-on-castle-hill-in.html) _2026-08-05 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ It is difficult to see in the photo below, but there are three weathervanes on the facade of the Matthias Church. Above the main door to the entrance there is a weathercock, and to the left are two banners. The rooster is a common weathervane above churches, ever since the 9th century Papal degree by Nicholas I stated that all churches display a rooster as a Christian symbol (acknowleging… ## ["Our Lady Beneath the Chain" for Weathervane Wednesday](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/our-lady-beneath-chain-for-weathervane.html) _2026-07-29 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Today's weathervane was photographed in Prague, Hungary. This Maltese Cross weathervane was photographed at the Our Lady Beneath the Chain church in the Malá Strana neighborhood of Prague in Hungary. It is very close to the Charles Bridge on Lazenska Street, and around the corner from the John Lennon Wall. This church was built betweeen 1158 and 1182 and was the headquarters for the Sorvereign… ## [Dent County advances FEMA road repairs, prepares for Aug. 4 election](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/28/dent-county-advances-fema-road-repairs-prepares-for-aug-4-election/) _2026-07-28 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ Dent County commissioners signed documents Thursday advancing federally approved repairs to county roads 5150 and 3210, while county officials also outlined voting procedures ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election. \[…\] ## [Seventeen Years of the Nutfield Genealogy Blog](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/seventeen-years-of-nutfield-genealogy.html) _2026-07-26 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Seventeen years ago I was writing short sketches on local history for a Londonderry website. I submitted the stories each month, and learned that I was part of something called a community "blog". It was easy to do, and I thought "I can do my own blog" and so I started Nutfield Genealogy on July 27th, 2009. The first story I wrote was about my long time brickwall ancestor project that started in… ## [My Revolutionary War Ancestors - George Fint of Reading, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/my-revolutionary-war-ancestors-george.html) _2026-07-21 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The George Flint House in North Reading, Mass. This is the 12th post I have written about a Revolutionary War veteran ancestor. George Flint, my 5th great grandfather, was the son of George Flint (b. 1686) and Jerusha Pope, born on 16 November 1728 in what is now the town of North Reading, Massachusetts. His mother, Jerusha, was the daughter of Joseph Pope and Bethshua Folger (the sister to Abiah… ## [Dent County Pursuit Ends in Two Crashes, Deputy Injured](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/21/dent-county-pursuit-ends-in-two-crashes-deputy-injured/) _2026-07-21 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ A Houston man is being held without bond following a July 15 high-speed pursuit through Dent County that ended with two crashes and an injury to a sheriff’s deputy. Bennie \[…\] ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y5NV2aU3sC5I) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [State audit of Salem finances begins; cost estimated at up to $125,000](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/21/state-audit-of-salem-finances-begins-cost-estimated-at-up-to-125000/) _2026-07-21 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ The Missouri State Auditor’s Office has begun its audit of the City of Salem’s finances, a process expected to continue for the next several months and cost the city an \[…\] ## [A New Bedford Whale for Weathervane Wednesday](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-new-bedford-whale-for-weathervane.html) _2026-07-15 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Today's featured weathervane was photographed in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This two dimensional sperm whale weathervane is located on the cupola over the front door of the Fairfield Inn on the waterfront in New Bedford harbor. It is a very appropriate weathervane for the location, since New Bedford is famous as a whaling seaport and home to Herman Melville, the author of the novel Moby Dick: or,… ## [Commission accepts new subdivision road, hears sales tax report](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/14/commission-accepts-new-subdivision-road-hears-sales-tax-report/) _2026-07-14 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ The Dent County Commission accepted a new subdivision road into the county road system during its regular meeting Thursday morning and received reports showing year-over-year increases in county sales tax \[…\] ## [Rolla Man Charged with Drug Trafficking after Traffic Stop](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/14/rolla-man-charged-with-drug-trafficking-after-traffic-stop/) _2026-07-14 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ A Rolla man is facing two Class A felony counts of first-degree drug trafficking after authorities allegedly discovered large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate \[…\] ## [City Seeks to Drop Officials From Salem Bowling Center’s Lawsuit](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/14/city-seeks-to-drop-officials-from-salem-bowling-centers-lawsuit/) _2026-07-14 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ The lawsuit pitting the owner of Salem Bowling Center against the City of Salem is moving into a new phase, with city attorneys asking a Dent County judge to dismiss \[…\] ## [Baum brings power of music to The Rolla Mission](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/08/baum-brings-power-of-music-to-the-rolla-mission/) _2026-07-08 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ The Kansas City Symphony was met with unfamiliar faces upon taking the stage for an evening of music on June 21. Making the trip from Rolla was Ronnie Baum along \[…\] ## [Two parole absconders arrested in separate Salem operations](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/07/two-parole-absconders-arrested-in-separate-salem-operations/) _2026-07-07 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ Two wanted fugitives were arrested in separate law enforcement operations in Salem on July 2, following investigations involving the Salem Police Department, Dent County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri Probation and \[…\] ## [Dent County Commission discusses disaster recovery, election deadlines](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/07/07/dent-county-commission-discusses-disaster-recovery-election-deadlines/) _2026-07-07 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ Dent County has received more than $224,000 in state and federal reimbursements for work related to the November 2024 disaster, though county officials said repairs to damaged roads remain far \[…\] ## [Dent County receives 22% increase in federal PILT funding](https://thesalemnewsonline.com/2026/06/30/dent-county-receives-22-increase-in-federal-pilt-funding/) _2026-06-30 · none · thesalemnewsonline_ The Dent County Commission learned Thursday that the county has received $227,766 in federal Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding, an increase of $41,634 — or about 22% — \[…\] ## [My Revolutionary War Ancestors - Amos Burnham of Ipswich, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/06/my-revolutionary-war-ancestors-amos.html) _2026-06-22 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ 1832 map of Ipswich, Massachusetts This is the 11th Revolutionary War ancestor I have written about in this series. My 5th great grandfather Amos Burnham was born on 13 July 1735 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, the son of David Burnham and Elizabeth Marshall. On 27 January 1757 he married Sarah Giddings in Ipswich. She was the daughter of Thomas Giddings and Martha Smith, born in 1737. Sarah and Amos… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zqMCWop415cm) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [A Bi-Plane for Weathervane Wednesday](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/06/a-bi-plane-for-weathervane-wednesday.html) _2026-06-17 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Today's weathervane was photographed in Fall River, Massachusetts. We spotted this little bi-plane over the cupola on the Bay Coast Bank in Fall River, Massachusetts, at 310 Airport Road. There is no longer an airport in Fall River, since the municipal airport closed in 1996. There was a very big landfill next to the airport, and the FAA closed the airport due to the large number of seagulls in… ## [John McConihe (d. 1760), Nutfield Settler](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/06/john-mcconihe-d-1760-nutfield-settler.html) _2026-06-09 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ A guest sketch by James H. McConihe, a direct descendant The reason this sketch did not get written sooner is that John McConihe is hard to find in the records — not because he wasn't there, but because the early Londonderry clerks could not agree on how to spell his name. The name twelve clerks could not agree on Across the Early Records of the Town of Londonderry, Windham and Derry, N.H.,… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots - Robert Wilson of Danvers, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/03/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-robert.html) _2026-06-02 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ At the Wilson Family Burial Ground, Peabody, Massachusetts ROBERT WILSON Died Jan. 4, 1797 Aged 51 \[epitaph illegible\] This is Patriot #10 I have written about for this series on my Revolutionary War ancestors. Robert Wilson is my 5th great grandfather. He was born in Salem Village (after 1775 it was known as the town of Danvers), Massachusetts around 1746, the son of Robert Wilson (1724 - 1782)… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots - Abner Poland, Jr. of Essex, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/05/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-abner_02014071889.html) _2026-05-26 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Abner Poland's Badge of Merit certificate signed by General George Washington This is #9 in my series of Revolutionary War Ancestors. Abner Poland, Jr. was born on 17 May 1761 in Chebacco Parish, Ipswich, Massachusetts (now the town of Essex), the son of Abner Poland and Dorothy Burnham. Last week I featured Abner Poland, Sr. in sketch #8 because he was also a Revolutionary War veteran. Abner, Jr.… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots - Abner Poland of Essex, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/05/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-abner.html) _2026-05-21 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Essex, Massachusetts - The former Chebacco Parish of Ipswich, Massachusetts This is blog post #8 on my series of stories about my Revolutionary War ancestors. Abner Poland, baptized 17 October 1736 in the Chebacco Parish of Ipswich (now the town of Essex), on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, was the son of John Poland (1693 - 1777), a weaver from Chebacco Parish, and Abigail Davis of Gloucester. She was… ## [MIT New House 50th Reunion](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/05/mit-new-house-50th-reunion.html) _2026-05-01 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Vivian Hir, Class of 2025 presented a history of New House A few months ago we attended an interesting reunion at MIT. It wasn't a class reunion, or a family reunion, but it was a 50th anniversary of my husband's dorm (known at MIT as a living group). I thought about how little genealogists use college, school, or university records, and this reunion created a lot of epherma, presentations, and… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots - Captain Westley Burnham of Essex, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-captain.html) _2026-04-28 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The David Burnham house in Essex, Massachusetts built by Capt. Westley Burnham's grandfather This is the 7th patriot ancestor I have written in this series of blog posts. My 6th great grandfather, Westley Burnham, was born on 17 August 1747 in the Chebacco Parish of Ipsiwch, Massachusetts (now the town of Essex), the son of Westley Burnham (1719 - 1797) and Deborah Story. He was a descendant of… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots - Nathaniel Treadwell of Ipswich, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-nathaniel.html) _2026-04-21 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The Agawam Hotel in Ipswich, Massachusetts was formerly the Treadwell Tavern, before the mansard roof and porches were added. This is Patriot #6 in my series of blog posts about ancestors in the Revolutionary War. Nathaniel Treadwell, my 5th great grandfather, was baptized in Ipswich, Massachusetts on 28 October 1753. He was the son of Jabez Treadwell (1713 - 1780) and Lucy Haskell (1715 - 1769)… ## [Memories of 1976 and 2001 Anniversaries of the Revolutionary War](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/memories-of-1976-and-2001-anniversaries.html) _2026-04-16 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Do you remember the Bicentennial in 1976? Or the Quasquibicentennial in 2001? Growing up in Massachusetts, we always celebrated a year early, for example April 19, 1975 was the 200th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Patriot's Day is coming soon, and it reminded me of these special anniversary memories. On April School vacation in 1976 my family took a roadtrip to Walt Disney… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots, Levi Younger of Gloucester, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-levi.html) _2026-04-14 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial This is #5 in a series of posts I am publishing this year for the 250th Anniversary of the USA. My 5th great grandfather Levi Younger was born on 7 February 1756 in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the son of William Younger and Lucy Foster. He was the second of three sons, and his sister was the famous Thomasine AKA Tammy Younger, "The Witch of Dogtown". All three… ## [The History of The White Mountains National Forest](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-history-of-white-mountains-national.html) _2026-04-09 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ During the COVID lockdown millions of people sought relief from being inside by visiting the White Mountains National Forest in New Hampshire and Maine. Its proximity to major urban areas like Boston made it an extremely popular place for day visitors. Usually, the White Mountains see about 6 million visitors annually. In the summer of 2020, the visitation rates exceeded the rates of major… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots, Daniel Glover, Marblehead, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-daniel.html) _2026-04-07 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ This is #4 in my series of blog posts about my ancestors who served in the American Revolution. This painting depicts Glover's Regiment rowing General Washington across the Delaware River Daniel Glover is my 6th great grandfather, the son of Jonathan Glover, Jr. and Tabitha Bacon, born in January 1734/35 in Salem, Massachusetts. He married Hannah Jillings on 1 December 1757 in Newbury,… ## [Madrid, Spain - Three Weathervanes over the Old City Hall for Weathervane Wednesday](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/madrid-spain-three-weathervanes-over.html) _2026-04-01 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ Like many cities, Madrid, Spain has a city hall, and an old city hall known as "Casa de la Villa". This building was planned by King Phillip IV in 1629, and building commenced in 1644 and was not complete until 1692. There are several square towers, and a clock tower with spires. Above all this elegance are three weathervanes and many finials shaped like crosses. The buildings are in a medieval… ## [A Visit to the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-visit-to-family-heritage-experience.html) _2026-03-31 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ American Ancestors (The New England Historic Genealogical Society) Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts I haven't made the trip into Boston to visit American Ancestors (The New England Historic Genealogical Society) on Newbury Street since before COVID. The library and archive was closed for a long time due to COVID, and then closed due to rennovations that included adding another whole building.… ## [My Revolutionary War Patriots, Jonathan Flint of Reading, Massachusetts](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/03/my-revolutionary-war-patriots-jonathan.html) _2026-03-24 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ This is Patriot #3 in this series of blog posts about my ancestors in the Revolutionary War. My 5th great grandfather Jonathan Flint was born on 11 August 1730 in Reading, Massachusetts, the son of Jonathan Flint (b. 1689) and Mary Collston Hart. Mary was the daughter of Elizabeth Collston, who was only 16 when she was accused of being a witch during the 1692 witchcraft hysteria. She was arrested… ## [America's Tapestry Project in New Hampshire](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/02/americas-tapestry-project-in-new.html) _2026-03-18 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The New Hampshire team is working with this rendering to create their panel for the America's Tapestry Project This year will mark the 250th anniversary since July 4th, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, usually recognized as the birthday of the United States of America. The America's Tapestry project is a collaboration of the 13 states representing the original 13 colonies who… ## [The Reverend William Morrison Meetinghouse in Londonderry, lost the town vote for preservation](https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-reverend-william-morrison.html) _2026-03-11 · Heather Wilkinson Rojo · Nutfield Genealogy_ The Reverend Morrison meetinghouse was built in 1770 originally erected on the corner of Harvey and Pillsbury Roads, and it moved to it's current location at 256 Mammoth Road in 1845 by a team of oxen. Over more than 250 years it was a meetinghouse, and then the town hall, the public library, and more recently it was known as the Lion's Hall. The structure is owned by the town of Londonderry. Now… ## [The Case for the Short-Stack Novel](https://ericgiroux.substack.com/p/the-case-for-the-pico-novel-or-why) _2026-02-09 · Eric Giroux · E's Boutique_ In which I explain the unusual short format of my new book CLARE'S BOUTIQUE and why I'd enjoy reading others like it. ## [New Year, New Book: Introducing "Clare's Boutique"!](https://ericgiroux.substack.com/p/new-year-near-book-introducing-clares) _2026-02-02 · Eric Giroux · E's Boutique_ Dear Subscribers, Readers, and Friends: ## [Welcome to OTIS!](https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/2014/07/welcome-to-otis.html) _2025-03-04 · J.W. Ocker · OTIS (Odd Things I've Seen)_ My name is J.W. Ocker. And this is my website. OTIS. It's a chronicle of my visits to the unusual and an author site for my books . You can also party with me on Facebook , Tiktok , Instagram , and Patreon . Reach out to me at ockerjw@gmail.com. My 2026 Appearance Schedule DON'T GO THERE is out now! In Don't Go There , I explore some of the weirdest, most dangerous, and scariest swaths of this…