Featured Ancestors - April
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Welcome to April, where showers clean the landscape and May flowers begin to open.
The calendar below showcases ancestors whose lives and stories crossed paths in April, offering a unique glimpse into their shared histories.
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History Calendar
April 4, 1968 Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, sparking nationwide mourning and protests.
April 6, 1917
The United States entered World War I by declaring war on Germany, marking a significant escalation of the global conflict.
April 14, 1865
President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., leaving a deep impact on America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
April 15, 1912
The RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg,
leading to the loss of more than 1,500 lives.
Pension Certificate of Reuben A. Wentworth
No. 207,397
United States of America - Bureau of Pensions
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States Reuben A. Wentworth, a Private Co. E, 3" Regiment, Maine Infantry is entitled to a pension at the rate of Twenty-one dollars per month, to commence February 4, 1915.
Given at the Department of the Interior this thirteenth day of April one thousand and fifteen and the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirty-ninth.
Franklin K. Lane - Secretary of State
Garlord M. Salzgaber - Commissioner of Pensions
(reissued)
A land contract between Caleb B. Barr and David Phetteplace of Norwich, Chenanga County, New York, was canceled on April 1, 1869. The contract was signed on February 20, 1869.
New York Land Contract (Tenant Clause)
Signed April 1, 1869 by David Phetteplace and Caleb B. Barr.
New York (Chenanga Co.)
Washington. This deed made this first day of April in the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty-one, by and between Wasyl Soroka and wife Mary Soroka, parties of the first part, and Morris Cohen and wife Pearl Cohen, parties of the second part. Washington, D.C.
Signed April 1, 1961
April 4th Deed-Short Form D.C. Book 11577 Page 469
Stamped April 4, 11:34 AM 61.
Notarized by Joseph A. Francella.Notarized by Joseph A. Francella.
Bonner. - In this city, on Tuesday evening, Jane, wife of Robert Bonner, in the forty-ninth year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church (Rev. Dr. Hall's), corner of Fifty-fifth street, on Friday morning at ten o'clock.
In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, friends are kindly requested to refrain from sending flowers.
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A postcard was received by Miss Rena Alvord of Cortland, New York, in care of A.J. Sears, from Fred. He mentions that he is in his final week of school and expresses his anticipation for a pleasurable evening at a dance, stating, "You bet I am going down to have a good time."
Services for Frank Murphy, who passed away on April 4, 1964, were held at Sacred Heart Church on April 6, 1964.
Clergyman: Rev. Paul H. Stragisher
Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery (Virginia)
Pallbearers: Charles J. Lillis, William T. Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan, Lawrence Bell, Leonard W. Brown Jr., Harry D. Callan.
New York Business Advertisement
Date: April 8, 1878
Elevators and Dumbwaiters
J. Murtaugh, 147 East 42nd Street – formerly located at 1880 Broadway. Specializing in hand-powered lifts and elevators for the disabled. Repairs and other services offered.
Pension Certificate of Reuben A. Wentworth
No. 207,397
United States of America - Bureau of Pensions
It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States Reuben A. Wentworth, a Private Co. E, 3" Regiment, Maine Infantry, is entitled to a pension at the rate of Twenty-one dollars per month, to commence February 4, 1915.
Given at the Department of the Interior this thirteenth day of April one thousand and fifteen and the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirty-ninth.
Franklin K. Lane - Secretary of State
Gaylord M. Salzgaber - Commissioner of Pensions,
A business letter dated April 13, 1960, from Joseph J. Lee of the Fox Detroit Theatre at 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 1, Michigan, addressed to Mr. Henry Copogna of Butterfield Theatres at 1492 First National Building, Detroit, Michigan.
In the letter, Mr. Lee wrote:
Dear Henry,
Found this around the office and thought you might like it.
Kind regards,
Joe (Joseph J. Lee)
P.S. What's her name?
JJL: pk a
Meter Rate Water Bill to J.D. Harvey 10 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, Illinois, from the Bureau of Water Room 101 City Hall Chicago.
On the back are details and the names of city officials, such as Mayor E.J. Kelly, Commissioner of Public Works O.E. Hewitt, and Superintendent of Water H.L. Meites.