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Go here to read about the newest member of the Orrell Family.
http://www.tedkarol.com/blog/archives/003127saturday_january_5.html
Ryleigh Elizabeth Orrell is her name. Born 12/18/2007. She is the daughter of Michelle and Rick Orrell, III.
Pallot's Baptism Index for England: 1780 - 1837
Orrell
Database: Pallot's Baptism Index for England: 1780 - 1837
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Orrell, Eliz
Baptism Date: 1790 County: London
Father: John Mother: Eliz
Parish: St. Andrew Holborn
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Orrell, John
Baptism Date: 1791 County: London
Father: John Mother: Betty
Parish: St. Andrew Holborn
Occasionally we run across the term Delayed Birth Certificate or even find a document stamped Delayed Birth Certificate. A delayed birth certificate is one that was issued to a person in later years and who was born before birth certificates were required. Very few of these people are still alive today. Birth Certificates were required by most states in the 1907-1913 era.
The passage of the Social Security Act and the Railroad Retirement Act in 1935 increased the need for a person to be able to prove his date of birth in order to collect benefits in later years. Today, many documents require a birth certificate before filing. Several documents are required to file for a Delayed Birth Certificate. These include census listings, baptism record, school record, military record, driver's license, naturalization papers, etc. Also a notarized statement from a relative is required by most states. When one of my aunts filed for a Delayed Birth Certificate she used the midwife's document of birth, her baptism certificate and her marriage certificate.
Another type of birth certificate I ran across years ago was an Amended Birth Certificate. These were required after a name change or to correct a mistake on the original document.
For some strange reason I couldn't locate the one delayed birth certificate I have a copy of. In the same folder I found the document my mom used when she filed for Social Security in 1977. She did not have a birth certificate but was able to use the 1920 Gwinnett County, Georgia Census showing her as a one year old child. She did not have to provide a delayed birth certificate. The last line of the document states: The Bureau of the Census does not issue birth certificates but this record is often used in lieu of.
The great part of having your own website and blog is the ability to instantly share photos with friends and family. Today was one of the best days of my life, as I got to hold my grandson, Jackson Reverdy Orrell, for the first time.
Sara came home from the hospital last night, less than 48 hours after having Jackson, via c-section. With all of the doctors and nurses constantly around, she got little sleep or rest in the hospital and welcomed the opportunity to go home.
Over the next few days I'll post a few photos. These were taken this afternoon, the developed at WalMart. I gladly paid the extra $2.85 per roll to have them scan the photos.
Here's one of my favorites of Jackson and his grandfather. Jackson's the one with the most hair.
If you want to see all of the photos you can go here.
My Dad would have been very happy. We'll be taking my Mom back with us back up to Pennsylvania on Christmas morning. I'll get some more photos then.
It is with a great deal of pleasure and pride that I announce that my grandson ....
Jackson Reverdy Orrell was born at 11:08 PM, 20 December 2006, at York County General Hospital, York County, Pennsylvania.
Sara is doing well after the c-section, and is looking forward to being home by Christmas Eve.
I'm sorry that I don't have the weight or any more information at this time.
We were only able to see him for a minute, before he was even weighed or measured. The nurse said he looks very healthy and in good shape.
While I was able to get a quick photo on my cell phone, I don't know how to get the jpg off and posted.
We will be going back up on Christmas Day when we'll get some photos.
The proud daddy is also doing well.
The Reverdy name now continues in our family in six straight generations.
1. Reverdy Benson Stewart, Confederate soldier, uncle of
2. Reverdy Lewin Orrell, Sr.
3. Reverdy Lewin Orrell, Jr.
4. Reverdy Lewin Orrell, III
5. Reverdy Lewin Orrell, IV
6. Jackson Reverdy Orrell
When the counties first started collecting taxes, they appointed a tax assessor. A notice would usually be run in the local paper telling everyone who could read where the tax assessor would be on a certain date. Notices were also posted in store windows or tacked to trees. I was lucky enough to find one of those hand written notices many years ago. My great great grand uncle Napoleon Bonaparte Orrell, son of Daniel Black Orrell was Tax Assessor for Davidson County, North Carolina in the 1880s.
The person's property list was entered into a ledger and returned to the county commisioners to determine how much tax was owed. The tax assessor could be anyone and usually received a very small salary or maybe a portion of the taxes that were collected. I'm sure it was a tough job. Tax bills were not mailed out. If the person did not appear to pay his taxes, the tax collector, usually the same person as the tax assessor, had to mount his horse and ride to each house or farm and attempt to collect the tax.
Tax Collector's Notice
OK folks, it's time to gather around the campfire with Professor Bob and Professor Reb. Pull you chairs in close, grab your hot chocolate, toast your mashmellows, listen and learn. ...Wait a second, we're talking about Orrell genealogists here. We'll have to change the above to 'grab your beer'.
Professor Reb will start out. In a few days, Professor Bob will jump in and add additional information. Pass your assignments to the head of the class. I'm only going to take a few minutes to discuss your assignment from yesterday. If you did not get all of these items (plus a few others), you fail.
Your assignment was to read the obituary for Dr. Reverdy Benson Stewart, posted yesterday, and advise what genealogy course of action you would take.
1. The obituary shows a newspaper clipping; however, there was no indication as to what newspaper the obituary was printed in. We know three things - a.) the city was Warren b.) the date of the obituary was Thursday 12 March 1896 b.) the state was Pennsylvania. ACTION: a.) There is a Warren County in Pennsylvania, but is there a Warren City? If so, is it in Warren County? b.) How many newspapers were published in 1896 in either a Warren City or Warren County. c.) Are those newspapers still alive today? d.) Is it possible the newspaper changed it's name over the years? e.) Is that era available on either microfilm or microfiche? f.) Can copies of that date still be found?
Why? By reading the obituary you get a sense that Dr. Reverdy Benson Stewart, was a well known and highly respected member of the community. If this is a small town newspaper, it is very possible that elsewhere in the paper of 12 March 1896 there is an article on him. You would need to check the previous day and up to possibly a few after 12 March 1896. If there is such an article, you might find quite a bit more information on this person.
2. While it is common to see something like "in his 53rd year", it is rare that you see something like "53 years, 7 months, and 10 days." We now know that he was born on 31 July 1842 (Maryland) and died 10 March 1896 (Warren, Pennsylvania)
3. 'A devoted husband and father." - His wife and at least one child was living at the time of his death.
4. Funeral from his late residence to-day (Thursday) at 2 P.M. in charge of North Star Lodge, F. and A.M. Burial in Oakland. Also, "Was a member of Warren Presbyterian Church, the Masonic society, Royal Arcanum, United Workmen, Protected Home Circle and the Elks - truly a believer in fraternal brotherhood." - You can see he was quite active in fraternal organizations. You can check to see if these organizations are still around. More than likely the Masonic lodge is still in existance. It is possible he was a Past Master of his lodge. Locate the lodge, write the secretary (always include a SASE), and ask for any information that might have on him. As a Past Master of a Masonic lodge myself, I might have a little better luck that the average researcher in this area. I would request a.) Could they check the minutes of the lodge and see if anything is recorded regarding his initial petition. I might be able to get his occupation, age, address, and who signed the petition. Of course, I already know his age at the time of his petition and more than likely his occupation. However, knowing his address is helpful especially if he petitioned the lodge around the time of a census year. Knowing who signed his petition might reveal other members of his family or his wife's family. b.) Ask if he was ever an officer in the lodge or served on any committees. c.) Ask for the dates he received his Entered Apprentice Degree (First Degree), Fellowcraft Degree (Second Degree), and the date he was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason (Third Degree). In the case of the Master Mason degree, who 'raised' him. Many times a prominient mason performed the ceremony. d.) Is there anything indicating he was a member of other Masonic appendant bodies? e.) Did he ever serve as Worshipful Master of his lodge? Is so, what year(s)?
Regarding the other societies mentioned (Royal Arcanum, United Workmen, Protected Home Circle and the Elks), I know that the Elks are still active. What are the other organizations? The Protected Home Circle could be a fraternal organization of Civil War veterans.
a.) AOUW — Ancient Order of United Workmen
The AOUW was founded in Meadville, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1868 by John Jordan Upchurch, a Master Mason. It is a fraternal society that provided life insurance benefits to its members. Its "rite of passage" consists of three degrees. How far away is Meadville, Pennsylvania from Warren, Pennsylvania? Could he have been one of the founders?
b:) Royal Arcanum, (see http://www.royalarcanum.com/
Let's move further down the obituary:
Dr. Stewart was born in Baltimore, Md., educated in that vicinity, and was graduated from the University of Maryland. Began the practice of his profession in Bridgeport, Delaware, where he married Miss Flora M. Cole, and came to Warren in 1871, where he has since resided with the exception of about two years spent in York, Pa.
There's a ton of genealogical data in that sentence. We are given his birthplace as Baltimore, Maryland. We might assume that means Baltimore City, but it could also be Baltimore County. We know that he was born in 1842. Therefore, it is possible that his family could be located in the 1840 Maryland census. However, his father's name is not stated in the obituary. I however, already know that his father was Richard Benson Stewart. Assuming the family lived for some time in Baltimore, you should check the Baltimore City Directory around this time and locate the family. Also, he should appear in the 1850 census, provided the family was still in Maryland at that time.
Regarding his graduation from the University of Maryland, we'll assume that being born in 1842, he would be ready for college about 1860. Therefore, we might find him again in the 1860 Maryland census. Keep in mind the a Civil War was about to break out. While it is not stated in the obituary, I do know the family had removed to Virginia and that Reverdy Benson Orrell, Richard Benson Stewart (his father) and Lewin R. Stewart (his brother) all served the Confederacy from Virgina.
Considering this fact, it is unknown when he might have graduated from the University of Maryland. If he entered college in 1860, he would have probably gotten his first degree about 1864. To that we must add medical school (another 4 years). That would come to about 1868; however, knowing he was in the Confederacy, we must bump that date forward a few years to about 1870 or 1871.
There appears to be a short timeframe here. The obituary states he began his practice in Bridgeport, Delaware, where he married Miss Flora M. Cole, and came to Warren in 1871. Of course, it is possible that medical school was a little different back then. Maybe it wasn't 4 years to get the medical degree. In any event, in 1871 he came to Warren, Pennsylvania.
I think it can be safely said, he should be located in the 1870 Delaware census. That's a good place to start. Also, if he met Martha there, is it possible she can be located in the 1870 Delaware census. (I should add that I know her maiden name was Flora Martha Cole, daughter of George Cole and Sarah Ann Kellog.)
I believe that Bridgeport is in Wilmington, Delaware. If need be, go through the entire 1870 Delaware census for Wilmington, Delaware (about 777 pages).
Also, search Delware marriage records for a marriage between Cole and Stewart.
Finally, search any city directories for Wilmington, DE.
Next, locate any city directories for Warren, PA, from 1871 - 1896 and locate any Stewarts or Coles.
We also know that Dr. Reverdy Benson Stewart, lived for a brief period in York, PA. A search should be made there with census records and city directories.
Finally, a search should be made for a will for Dr. Stewart in Warren County, PA. Look for an administration records. We should also assume he owned a house and land. A land record search should be made in Warren County, PA and in York, PA.
Depending on the year the child of Dr. Stewart was born, we might be able to find a birth certificate.
Also, it was mentioned he was a member of the Warren Presbyterian Church. There's another place to look for records. Is it possible his family was Presbyterian? A search of Maryland church records might reveal something.
Last, contact Warren County, PA and obtain his death certificate. It might contain other information.
There you go. Bob will add his comments later.
I just learned there are a few more books out that contain marriage and death information for Baltimore (and surrounding areas).
Index of Obituraries and Marriages of the {Baltimore] Sun, 1876-1880, by Fancis P. O'Neill.
Abstracts of Marriages and Deaths in the (Baltimore) American and Commercial Daily Advertiser 1831-1836 by Lorrie E. Erdman.
The books below have already been out:
The Maryland Gazettte 1727-1761
Obituaries & Marriages of the Baltimore Sun, 1861-1865
Obituaries & Marriages of the Baltimore Sun, 1866-1870
Obituaries & Marriages of the Baltimore Sun, 1871-1875 (2 vols)Obituaries & Marriages of the Baltimore Sun, 1876-
Baltimore City Deaths & Burials, 1834-1840
Baltmore City Birth Records, 1865-1894
Index to Marriages & Deaths in the 'Baltimore Sun' 1837-1850
Index to Marriages in the 'Baltimore Sun' 1851-1860
Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA 1624-1915 (FTM CD)
Marriage Records: MD, VA, & NC Automated Archives (GRS)
Marriages and Deaths from Baltimore Newspapers, 1796-1816
Marriages and Deaths from the Maryland Gazette, 1727-1839
Maryland Genealogies & Marriage 1634-1820
Maryland Marriages, 1634-1820 (3 vol set)
Maryland Mortalities 1876-1915 from the Baltimore Sun Almanac
Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA 1624-1915 Family Tree Maker
Marriage Licences of Caroline Co., Maryland 1774-1815
Marriage Records: MD, VA, & NC Automated Archives (GRS)
These books serve a great purpose when researching your family lines.
Another great source of information comes from caretaker/internment records from various cemeteries.
