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EXCERPTS  OF CLOVER FAMILY RESEARCH LETTERS
                                             SENT  TO:
                 "Dear Mrs. Thomas"
                                           (Mrs. Joanne V. LEWIS Thomas)

 
Through the years several Clover family enthusiasts have made unsolicited contact with this creditable researcher.  Therefore, have chosen a few comments for acknowledgment, by listing their family descent next to each name (provided from their shared notes and further documented) with a reference to the input located in "Fields Of Clovers", as follows:
 
1983 - 26 May
Mrs. Loretta MARK Herron 7 (Alice Mae KARNES Mark 6- Fannie O'HARRA Karnes 5 - Eliza L. CLOVER O'Harra 4 -Aaron Clover 3 -Henry Sr. 2 -Philip Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix, Chapter XIV, pages 753-4.
  
"I have enclosed charts which I hope you will correct or complete for me".  And, further: "I, too, would like to join the Pioneer's of Franklin County, Ohio; but am not sure how to acquire documentation.  Any advice would be appreciated".

 
1984 - 9 December
Mrs. Rosalie McKINNEY Jackson  (Descends through:  Virginia Albina CLOVER, Kern, Dunn 3 - Philip Clover Jr. 2 - Philip Clover Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix, Chapter I, pages 26, 54 through 56.  

 
"I would appreciate any clues which you may be able to give me and be glad to share any data I have which might be helpful to you".
 
1985 - 14 August
Mrs. Dorotha R. MITCHELL Davis 7 (Nancy Ellen DOUGHERTY Mitchell 6 -- Sarah Melvina CLOVER Dougherty 5 -- Aaron Clover 4 - -Solomon 3 -- Henry Sr . 2 -- Philip Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix, Chapter VI, pages 490/1.

 
"It was such a delightful experience to meet you and your Mother at the Franklin County, Ohio Genealogical Society's headquarters!  I came home and opened up my CLOVER Records book ......"
 
1985 - 10 September
Mrs. Maxine A. CLOVER Putnam 7 (Austin Birchard Clover 6 - James Franklin 5 - Elkana(h) 4 - Peter 3- Henry Sr. 2 - Philip Sr. 1)
See 'FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix, Chapter III, pages 163-4 and 166

 
"I am really excited. I had such a nice letter from Mary Piton who suggested I write to you".  And, further: "Am I descended from Peter Clover b. 1791, d. 1846, buried at Old Clover Cemetery?  I am a novice at all of this research and need to get organized so I can have direction" ... "May I hear from you?"
 
1985 - 24 September
Mrs. Maxine CLOVER Putnam (same as above)

 
"Of course you know how grateful I am for the materials you sent." And, further: "Tell me what to do next.  I'm new at this ..."
 
1986 - 12 November
Edward "Ed" Murgatroyd (Researched for his wife: Dorothy Helen BAKER 7 - Eva Leila CLOVER Baker 6- Zachariah Taylor CLOVER 5 - George M. 4- Joshua 3- Henry Sr. 2- Philip Sr.1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix, Chapter IV, page 355.

 
" ... since I received your nice (and appreciated!) packet of Clover Material!"  And, further: "You are the most logical person to clear the problem as to your excellent Old Clover Cemetery" lists ..."
  
1988 - May
Mrs. Gerry EDWARDS Ferguson 8 (Nellie Mildred WITTS Edwards 7 - Clara Joyce CLOVER Witts 6 - Nathan Bevin Clover 5 - Samuel 4 - Peter 3 - Henry Sr. 2 - Philip Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix, Chapter III, page 195.

 
"I'm hoping you can help me with my Ross Co., OH Clovers.  My great-grandfather who was born May 18, 1844 Ross Co., Ohio" ... "is Nathan B. Clover" ...
 
1992 - 23 February
June Clover COURTER Byrne (A descendent through Henry Clover, Jr. 3 - Henry Sr. 2 - Philip Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", Chapter VIII and APPENDIX 4 through 7.

 
"Your name has been floating through my research for two years but I just recently came upon a later address than the one in MO.  I feel like I ought to thank you for all the work of yours which I have used".  Further: " You printed out a chart and sent it to Maxine Putnam" (1985) ..."I really like the chart and have not been able to find a program to make it".  And further: "Thank you again for all of the research you have unknowingly shared with me."
 
1996 - 30 January                                    
Mrs. Judy ORRIS Solomon 8 (Clara Jean BRANTNER Orris 7 - Bertha Marie KLEIN Brantner 6 - Mary Ann LAMBERT Klein 5 - Jemima CLOVER Lambert 4 - William CLOVER 3 - Henry Sr. 2 - Philip Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS"; page 688; APPENDIX 1 through 3

 
"We believe you well may be Judy's distant cousin, a genealogy enthusiast, & author of a tree (attached) tracing Judy's genealogy back from her Great-Great Grandmother, Jemima (CLOVER) Lambert back through Am. Rev. Captain Wm. Henry Ambrose.  Are you?"   FURTHER ... "Attached, for your information, are 3 documents for your review: (1) Tree (reformated): We believe you are perhaps the author of this important document" ...

 
AND FURTHER, in reply to the above letter ..." if you obtained a copy of the first family sheet I did on the Henry Clover Family -- toss it". "When that family sheet was coordinated -- about 10 or 11 years ago" ... it was not "actually confirmed".
 
1999 - 6 April
Mrs. Gwen Yeaman 9 (Nancy M. ZOOK Alfing 8 - Wm. Zook 7 - Bert W. 6 - Christine E. WIDNER Zook 5 - Elizabeth CLOVER Widner 4 - Peter Clover 3 - Henry Sr. 2 - Philip Sr. 1)
See "FIELDS OF CLOVERS", ix; Chapter III, pages 76, 142, 149 through 153, 783

 
"I've told my family about our good fortune in meeting you, not just for info but also for the kinship.  Howdy and thanks from all of us."
 
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 THIS IS WHAT FAMILY RESEARCH IS ALL ABOUT!  ===================================

 
                             Mrs. Joanne V. (Lewis) Thomas
                           Author, Researcher & Book Critic
    Prior owner of:  "The Clover Family Exchange"  publication
                             Clover & Postles Descendent)
                                      

 
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 Postle(s) In America" (Fr. Co., OH collateral family) -- Item # T-1422
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                                 RESEARCHING SURNAMES:  
    
Ambrose, Babbert, Clover/Clauver,  Elswick/Ayleswick, Enicks/Enock, Hanson/Henson, Heyle/Hyle, Hicks, Hoffman,  Hipshire/Hubshire, Keller, Leslein, Lewis, Mack, Mason, Meredith, Mullins, Nolan/Nolen/Noland, Postle(s), Powers, Reynolds, Shockley, Stone, Willey, Wise, Young                                      
                                       

 

 

 
     

 

 

Mrs. Joanne V. (Lewis) Thomas
       Author, Researcher & Book Critic
           Prior Owner of "The Clover Family Exchange" publication         

8th Generation Clover Descendent

FieldsofClovers1@aol.com

(some graphics came from above site)

 

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my research -- you might at least get it straight."

from Roots Web Weekly Review

 
     

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