Daniel's House - The One Up The Hill

Copyright 2018, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

Recently (recently as in the last 5 years, give or take, well, maybe 10, LOL)  I was told that my great-great grandfather Daniel Halterman and his wife, Barbara Delawder Halterman, lived for some years in the house "up" the hill from the home I always knew as that of my great grandfather, David Halterman. 

David Halterman and his wife, Ida Whitmer Halterman, also lived up the hill for some years, as my mother has memories of them there.  At some point David built the house I grew up knowing as their home, down the hill, right on Route 259.

So, in an attempt to keep this more clear than mud:

Carol, her mother is:
Eloise, her mother was:
Minnie Halterman Trumbo, her father was:

David Halterman, his father was:

Daniel Halterman, who died in 1934, well before my time.

Here are Daniel and his wife, Barbara Delawder Halterman.  I was told this was at the "Criders" home, taken about 1905?  Is the Criders home the same as the home "up" the hill??  

This is a recent satellite view of the property, thanks to GoogleMaps.

In 2016, when we were last in Rockingham County Virginia, we were given the opportunity to actually visit this Halterman home.  We met the right person at the right time, with the right ties to the current occupants of the home.  

We arrived pretty much unannounced and were greeted warmly.  Allowed to go inside, they also graciously agreed to let me take a few photos.  The fireplace in the front room.

The kitchen in it's current form:

Ceiling in another area of the downstairs:

And, the stairwell to the second story:

We wandered around the yard some, taking in the views (terrific for the record) and being thankful for the opportunity.  And, enjoying her flowers as well.

We did not stay long, as these nice people had things to do and places to go.  We could not have been more grateful for their allowing us to intrude in their day the way they did.  

* While writing this blog, I discovered, much to my pleasure and delight that Rockingham County Virginia County Clerk has digitized some of the grantee and grantor indexes and placed them online.  You know what I say, review, review, review and look for new resources/data sets online.  It will never ALL be online, of course, however, this was a nice delightful surprise for me.  There are some indications of deeds between Daniel and David around 1919. I have a drawer full of "Halterman" research, and, yes, a bunch of it has not been processed or scanned, and yes, there are deeds in there.  That is what this consolidation project is all about.  I will dig through that drawer at some point.  I am afraid if I start this morning, I will get lost in genie heaven and I will be happy and distracted.  So, stay tuned - -

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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 8: "Heirloom"

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This week's post as part of my participation in Amy Johnson Crow's 2018 version of the 52 Ancestors meme.  Week 8. "Heirloom".

The prompt for week 8 is:  Is there a special item that's been passed down in your family?

My favorite heirloom probably is the Whitmer Family Cradle.  Since I have blogged about it a few times, I'll just drop this link here, and you can go see for yourself.

So, for this week's prompt, I decided to focus on another favorite, the pot belly stove from the David Halterman farm.  I recovered it from the "chicken coop" wayyyy  up the hill at the farm.  Then, I discovered I have also written about that once, here.  

SOOOO, here are photos, first the stove:

And, the cradle (yes, that is Moi as a small person):

These "personal care items" belonged to Ida and David Halterman, and you can tell, these were NOT for show.  (wink, wink) .   And, the prior link, again, here on Reflections.

This bottle collection came from Minnie Halterman Trumbo, and I was told the bottles were from her own collection and from bottles from her parents, Ida and David Halterman, another one of my special heirlooms.  Yep, blogged these before as well. 

I have been blessed by having been granted the care of many of the family heirlooms.  I have written about them many times here on Reflections, and will continue to do so, I want my descendants to know about all this "old" stuff I own.

Even tho my favs have already been discussed here on Reflections a few times, I have enjoyed revisiting the posts and sharing with you, my readers, once again.

#52ancestors

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Grinning and Splitting Logs:: David Halterman

Copyright 2016, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

When I can steal a few minutes I link photos and documents I have accumulated in my years of research.  It usually ends up in a bit of time spent reviewing research and a lot of time enjoying the fruits of the years of gathering family.

This is David Halterman, my great-grandfather.  He lived up at the Virginia/West Virginia line right on Route 259. I remember visiting the home many times.  I have very good memories of both David and his bride, Ida.  I have a number of "heirlooms" in my home that came fro the "farm".  They are among my most beloved belongings.

Today, I came across this photo during some review and linking.

David splitting logs about 1960.  On the left is brother, Don, and on the right is yours truly. (Gotta love that babushka).

David died in 1965 at the age of 89, so, he is about 84 here.

Look at that grin on his face.  Priceless.




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Treasure Chest Thursday, The Halterman Bottles

Copyright 2011, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

This small collection of bottles (and one vase) came from my grandmother, Minnie Agnes Halterman Trumbo.  Some of them may have come from her parent's (Ida Matilda Whitmer Halterman and hubby David Halterman) farm.  They have been in my possession for well over 20 years.  Not particularly valuable, but, treasures to me.

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Wedding Wednesday, The Graphics

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Recently while processing some of the many documents I collected while in Salt Lake City, at THE mecca library, I opened a file/directory and remembered scanning the top portion of the marriage record because the art work caught my attention.

It is rather dark, and fussing with the digital editor did not make a lot of improvement.  That said, it is still a wonderful piece of art to add to my family history.  This graphic, with the cupids and the bride with veil, the groom in his waist coat, and minister with his Bible, is from the marriage certificate of Grace Lashbrook Cooper, a widow, to John Beck.  They were married on October 20, 1867 in Boone County, Illinois.

I went looking, and found that I have another graphic from the same family.  Grace's brother, Solomon Lashbrook married Harriett Jewell on May 25, 1856 in McHenry County, Illinois.  The graphic from the top of his wedding certificate is below.  It is not quite as ornate, but we still have the 3 most important individuals, the minister, the groom and the bride.  Note the bride and groom are holding hands as they exchange their vows.

And, here is one from my great grandparents, that is just a bit different, David Halterman and Ida Matilda Whitmer were married on August 3, 1899 in Hardy County, West Virginia.  This graphic, has again, the bride and groom (holding hands), and the minister. But, we also have other family members or witnesses, including a female child and what appears to be a lady in a wheel chair.  And, between you and me, I am not so sure the female on the far left is very happy about these nuptials.  Note her hand to her forehead.  I can almost hear her saying, "Oh, NO!"

Three weddings from the 1800's and three different graphics on the certificates.   Now, that I have posted about certificate graphics I know I will be looking for more, do you have any you could share??


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Sharing a Slice of Life, The Harvest

Copyright 2010, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

The challenge at Sharing a Slice of Life this week is "The Harvest".  After some contemplation, I decided to share this photo, even tho it is in horrible condition.

The Harvest:  Carrying bags of walnuts,
ready to be shucked by David.

To the left is my great grandfather, David Halterman. (Middle is my brother, right, Moi.)

David was born 16 Mar 1876 in Brocks Gap, Hardy County, West Virginia.   He died 15 Nov 1965 in Harrisonburg, (Rockingham County), Virginia.  I remember him well. I have fond memories of this old farmer with the largest hands, fingers and knuckles I had ever seen.  I always figured he worked hard and that was why his hands and fingers were so large, I suppose he could have had arthritis, I will have to ask my mother about that.

I was raised in Michigan, but we made trips back to Rockingham County to visit my grandparents, great grandparents and other kin.  I loved most everything about those trips (except trying to fall asleep those hot muggy summer nights pre-air conditioning days), the smells of a particular weed (still have no idea what that weed is called, but, I have rarely found it in Michigan, odd thing, when I have found it, it is growing in cemeteries).  But, I digress, as I frequently do - -

I loved the mountains, the Shenandoah Valley and River, and I have lots of memories of visiting David and his wife, Ida Matilda (nee Whitmer) Halterman at the "farm".  I felt (as I still do) the pull of my ancestors home lands, my family roots here go back a LONG time, way before 1800.  This is my heart's home.

David would gather walnuts and shell and shuck them.  He always had a small linen bag full of them for his grandchildren.  They were delish!  And, we were always warned, be careful, there may be some shells mixed in with the nutmeats.  Those shells would be sharp, and could break a tooth if you chomped down too hard.

Another strong memory is of Ida's dinner table.  She grew an extensive garden and canned and "put up" so much of it.  She canned, she pickled, she made jellies and jams.  When she had company, she pulled out all the stops and ALL the varieties of vegies she could dig out of the garden or her stash of canned goods.  She would FILL a large table with bowls of all these goodies, bowls and bowls of vegies.  And, one small (maybe 2) platter of some kind of meat.  I can honestly say, I have never seen anything like it since.  So many vegies!!  I wish I had a photo of that table to share.

The harvest in Rockingham County, rich in walnuts, vegies and poignant and vivid memories, and one photo in less than stellar condition.

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Sentimental Sunday, The Gate

Copyright 2010, CABS for Reflections From the Fence

Sure does not look like much, does it??  But, this rusty gate is in some respects, the gate to my heart.  This gate stands in front of the home of my great grandparents, David Halterman and his wife, Ida Matilda Whitmer Halterman.  They were married in 1899 in Hardy County, West Virginia. 

I am not sure when they moved to this home. It sits on land that has belonged to Haltermans for some generations.  I need to verify this statement, but, I believe that David's great grandfather, George W. Halterman, Sr. may have been the original purchaser of the land.  George is found on the 1850 census of the area.

In any event, David and Ida lived there from at least 1900 until they both died, she in 1963, he in 1965.  I knew both of them, I have strong memories of them and their home, and that gate. 

*Home and surrounding land now owned by my first cousin.  Still in the family.

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