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Last edited Thu Aug 29, 2013, 09:34 AM - Edit history (1)
My MIL was adopted and I found her half siblings for her, her natural mother was long passed. Most of them lived in Penn and we live in MA. Her & my FIL went to Philly for a weekend and they all got together (minus 1 sister). They still keep in touch via telephone & mail (they're all older now)
Her natural mother & father were not married. My MIL was his only child even though he did eventually marry.
On her natural father's side I found a niece of the father in Maine. She came down to get to know my MIL & they remain in close contact.
This is about her Great Grandfather Thomas Seavey:
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Billet head carved by Thomas Seavey of Bangor, Maine.
Thomas Seavey ( 1811-1886) a native of Bangor, operated a carving business from 1834 until his death, "Thomas & Son, Carvers and Gilders, 116 Exchange) His son, William L. Seavey continued the business until his death in 1911.
http://www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org/pbho-1/collection/billet-head-thomas-seavey
Her cousin told her that my MIL's father also ended up being a billet head carver & was well respected for his work just like his ancestors.
Pretty cool huh?
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