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Re: Looking for deaf relatives in Gallaudet's family tree..

MaDukes — 2008-09-21 15:23:43Z

Those 13 kids are from my Grand Unlce Henrys' family. Are you a Gallaudet? Oh, by the way Henry is the one that dropped the extra "L" off of Gallaudet.

Re: Looking for deaf relatives in Gallaudet's family tree..

bestservedcold65 — 2008-09-19 00:26:49Z

I am wondering if you've come across any Gallaudets from Chicago. The family I am serching for had 13 kids including 3 sets of twins.

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

pastimeguy — 2007-09-25 11:56:18Z

Knocked the door down was more like it! Joann Schmidt, my first cousin.

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

MaDukes — 2007-09-25 10:37:19Z

Who opened the door????

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

pastimeguy — 2007-09-25 01:51:02Z

Actually... One descendant just went in to the DAR through Elisha Gallaudet, so the door is now open! Scott

Re: Looking for deaf relatives in Gallaudet's family tree..

MaDukes — 2007-09-25 00:43:24Z

How did you luck hold out with Gallaudets being related to Lincoln? Is it thru the Kierstesd side?

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

MaDukes — 2007-09-25 00:41:54Z

Thats sounds great. I belong to the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865. I got in through my grandmothers' father. I was going to try to get into the DAR but it is linage decent and even though Elisha engraved the first Continential dollar. had to be moved to New jersey to hide from the Britsh, doesn't mean anything to DAR. Thats ok I like the group of DUVCW women that I am with.

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

Mildred298 — 2007-09-25 00:18:03Z

Yes, my friend got accapted to DAR with the Gallaudet name. I will have to see if she will be willing for me to give her infomation to you. Some people want to keep their family info to themselves. Mildred

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

MaDukes — 2007-09-24 00:52:59Z

Did your friend ever get into the DAR? Who is your friend and what part of the Gallaudets does she come from?
Lynne Gallaudet Dolan ( lynne412@verizon.net )

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

MaDukes — 2006-12-09 21:51:06Z

Are you a Gallaudet? If so please contact me at lynne412@verizon.net

Lynne Gallaudet Dolan

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

MaDukes — 2006-12-09 21:49:51Z

Are you still looking for info about Peter> I have a copy his military papers.
Lynne Gallaudet Dolan

Re: Looking for deaf relatives in Gallaudet's family tree..

MaDukes — 2006-05-22 23:46:46Z

gary, I have been doing the Gallaudet tree for a while now and the only one that was deaf was Sophia Fowlerl Gallaudet. She married Thomas Gallaudet, who started the school for the deaf.Frances (aka Fannie) Gallaudet Kierstead is my 4th great grand aunt.

Re: Looking for deaf relatives in Gallaudet's family tree..

2006-01-29 06:24:16Z

Have you contacted Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.? They might be able to help you. I'm not sure about living Gallaudet descendants who are deaf. However, they might have information on deaf individuals who have already died. I am not a Gallaudet family member. However, I did graduate from Gallaudet College (now University). Gallaudet U. is an outstanding university. If you haven't been there to visit, I hope you will some day soon. "Gallaudet Day" is December 10. When I was a teacher at the Illinois School for the Deaf, we celebrated Gallaudet Day each year in my classroom. Kathleen (STANFIELD) COOK, rchrdcck@aol.com

Looking for deaf relatives in Gallaudet's family tree..

gholte — 2005-04-21 21:11:56Z

My name is Gary P. Holte.. I've been researching around for our family tree and have found out that I'm related to Gallaudet's family tree all way back to France "Fanny" Gallaudet who she married to Johnson Kierstead.. Johnson Kierstead is my g-g-g-g-g-grandfather.

Right now, I am looking for deaf relative in Gallaudet's family tree because I DO not know any deaf relative in my family tree as of now.. I am also looking for deaf in Kierstead's line as well.

Another thing, I'd like to share with you, our Kierstead's family goes all way up to Obadiah Holmes (b. 1608-9) and one of his granddaugher Lydia Holmes married to John Bowne..then 6 generation later is Abraham Lincoln (U.S. President). So my thinking is all relatives from France Gallaudet and Johnson Kierstead are related to Abraham Lincoln.

It's very interesting family tree for me.

I'd be very happy to find deaf relative so I won't feel that I am the ONLY one in the family as of now..

Gary P. Holte
Portland, Oregon

Re: Gallaudet, Ind.

MaDukes — 2004-09-27 22:21:03Z

I see Ginny found you before I did. I am a Gallaudet and would love to hear about this town called Gallaudet. I have been to the college and number of times with my family. Thomas was one of my grgrgrgrgr uncles. If I did my history correct my side is from his brother Elisha married to Jeanne DuBois, his first wife. Thanks, Lynne Gallaudet Dolan

Re: Gallaudet, Ind.

MaDukes — 2004-09-27 22:21:03Z

Re: Gallaudet

LeoDolan — 2004-06-15 05:19:00Z

My wife is June ALGEO Dolan. Her father and grandfather were named Preston Lefevre Algeo. We know that a John Algeo married Hester Oliver in St. Peter's Episcopal Church in
Philadelphia, PA 23MAY1811, Hester was born 1794 to Thomas Oliver and Sarah Ambrose. Thomas Oliver's father was Reuben Oliver and His mother was Hester Gallaudet. We recently came across this connection thru your listing of Gallaudet Descendants.

Do you have any further references to John Algeo and Hester
Oliver? Would be happy to hear from you. Thanks
Leo Dolan ladolan@msn.com 15JUN2004

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

2004-01-03 23:13:21Z

Thanks for the post, Kathleen. I'll let you know when we hear something. Gallaudet College/University has an amazing history and legacy. Happy New Year! Scott Fisher

Re: Gallaudet

2004-01-03 05:59:25Z

Dear Ginny, I just sent you an email but it was returned. Please send me your new email address, and I will try to send you the message again. Thanks. Kathleen Cook at rchrdcck@aol.com

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

2004-01-03 05:37:59Z

If your cousin is already a member of NSDAR, she will be submitting "supplemental" papers. Those take up to two years to be approved most of the time. It may take a lot longer now! In July, DAR raised the fees for both applications and supplementals. So, MANY ladies sent in papers while they could do it "cheaper". If your cousin and the other lady sent their papers in at the same time, the prospective member's papers would go through first. Most of our chapter's papers which were turned in before the July fee increase have already been approved. I hope you and the other person who posted the "DAR" message will let us know when those papers have been approved. I'm not a Gallaudet but I graduated from Gallaudet College in 1973. Kathleen (STANFIELD) COOK

Elisha Gallaudet

pastimeguy — 2003-07-14 20:07:14Z

I recently learned from researchers in the area of coin studies that the maker (engraver) of the first coin of the United States, the "Continental Dollar," was Elisha Gallaudet, brother of Thomas. Elisha's wife was Jeanne Dubois. I know I've been in touch with other descendants of Elisha in the past, so if you would like more info on this, please feel free to email me. W. Scott Fisher

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

pastimeguy — 2003-07-13 23:28:16Z

Isn't that interesting. My cousin, who is already DAR is preparing to go in under Elisha Gallaudet, who was very close to his nephew Peter. Looks like they may both go in at close to the same time!

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

2003-07-13 20:24:24Z

Thanks. That is very interesting. I will pass this along to my friend. She wants to prove this line so that the Gallaudet name will be included in the DAR records. It will probably be up to a year before she learns if it was accepted.
Mildred

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

pastimeguy — 2003-07-13 19:22:16Z

Mildred... Peter Wallace Gallaudet, according to all I've seen, was a resident (as much as one could be in war) of Freehold, New Jersey. He is listed as such in the book listing the people of Monmouth Co., NJ during the War. To further show that he is the right one, it is noted in the accounting of the estate of his uncle, Elisha Gallaudet, whose administration was filed 29 Mar 1779, that Peter was given his beaver hat, and bought his coat and westcoat. According to his obit, he was in the Battle of Trenton in 1776. He may technically have been a resident of NYC at that time, as Elisha left NYC for Freehold in 1776, apparently part of the evacuation of NYC with the British taking over. Elisha was the engraver of the first United States coin, the "Continental Dollar," plus a couple of pieces of New York Colony currency paper money, and part of one of the first issues of Continental Currency in 1776. One genealogical source calls Peter "Col. Peter Gallaudet," but no official document that I'm aware of shows that he was anything but a private in Lee's Legion, though he went on to become a personal assistant to George Washington. Later, he was involved in Gov't and was very highly regarded. Hope this is of help to your friend, or anyone else that comes along with interest in these people.

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

2003-07-13 15:45:36Z

Thanks for answering. The person I was helping was trying to prove residence of Peter during the Rev. War for DAR application. We have since sent her papers to National but I would, and I am sure she would, like to know if you have proof of residence. This Peter Gallaudet is her 2nd or 3rd gr-grandfather. Her papers may be returned for insufficient evidence so any help she can get would be appreciated.
Mildred

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

2003-07-13 05:12:34Z

Mildred... I have a pretty fair amount of info on Peter Wallace Gallaudet if you're still searching. It's a very impressive resume, so let me know if I can help.

Re: Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)

mmillbear — 2003-04-18 02:19:23Z

Is your Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet a son of Peter Wallace G. who is buried in the Congressional Cem in Washington, DC.

If not, do you know anything at all about Peter?
Thanks, Mildred

Gallaudet (Thomas Hopkins, et al)