Sunday, April 28, 2013

Richard Stout-Dennett Side) 9th great grandfather to me

Richard Stout was born in 1604, (other account says 1615) In Nottinghamshire, England, he was the son of John Stout.
Richard ran away from home,  because his father was unhappy about a relationship he had with a woman below his standing. Richard joined or was impressed into the British Navy where he served for seven years. At New Amsterdam (now New York City area) he left his ship and through bearing arms became a Netherlands subject.
In 1643 Richard owned a plantation that covered a large section of New (East) Jersey. Richard married Penelope Van Princess in 1644, in Gravesend, New Jersey. At the time of his marriage he was about 40 years old and Penelope was 22. They left New Amsterdam in 1645 and took up their home at Gravesend, Long Island, New York, and became prominent land holders. Their  final change was in moving to New Jersey with other settlers and who together founded the village of Middletown. They became important citizens.
In the early days after their move to Middletown, Richard became one of the purchasers of the Monmouth Tract of land embraced between the Raritan and Sandy Point. Richard and Penelope had 10 children, seven boys and three girls. 
At the time of their move to Middletown area, there were six families theirs included. They became rich in prosperity and children. Alice, John, Richard, James, Mary, Peter (Our line), Sarah Elizabeth, Jonathan, David, Benjamin.
Penelope's last name was Kent but she married a man names Van Princess. Parents to Richard Stout are John (born, 1580- Nottingham) and Elizabeth Bee (born 1590- London). One record shows Richard as being born in Sherwood Forest...that should interest those of you who have learned about Robin Hood.
Richard died on 23 Oct 1705 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Malcolm II King of Scotland-a grandfather-Graff Side

Malcolm II was born B.C. 954. He was the King of Scotland from 1005 to 1034, the first to reign over an extent of land roughly corresponding to much of modern Scotland.
Malcolm succeeded to the throne after killing his predecessor, Kenneth III, and allegedly secured his territory by defeating a Northumbrian army at the Battle of Carham (c. 1016), he not only confirmed the Scottish hold over the land between the rivers Forth and Tweed but also secured Strathclyde about the same time.
Eager to secure the royal succession for his daughter's son Duncan, he tried to eliminate possible rival claimants; but Macbeth, with royal connections to both Kenneth II and Kenneth III, survived to challenge the succession.
Some children of Malcolm II are Edgar, Alexander I, David I.  Malcolm died 25 Nov. 1034.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Children and Grandchildren

My dearest children and grandchildren...you have been given the privilege of being members of the ONLY true gospel upon the face of the earth-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This gospel has given you the rights to all blessings the Lord has promised to everyone that has or ever will live upon the earth. You are blessed with a living Prophet who leads you in all righteousness and numbers of righteous and wonderful people to lead you every moment of everyday. You have the privilege of having wonderful leaders in your homes and with all the love you have in you, you are given the blessing of having the most wonderful children in the world. Each of you need to hold strong to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is the only truth and safety on the earth. Hold close those you love most and be the best mom's, dad's and children you can be, be an example to all those around you by being kind and loving to those you meet in your daily walks of life. Listen closely to the words of the Prophet, Thomas S. Monson, (He is the Prophet for all the earth, not just the members of the Church), teach your families the importance of heeding his words as they are always right, he can never lead you astray. The lord and his Son, Jesus Christ loves you far and beyond more than you will ever know here on the earth, hang tight to the Gospel, let it be your life line as it has always been mine. I love you all more than you know, but the Lord loves you more because he let you be born into a family of members of this great and wonderful Church. You have a large family of ancestors that joined this wonderful Church as soon as it was re-established here upon the earth in the 1830's. Love it, live it, cling to it, that is the only way to true happiness.  I love you