Metcalf Family Mews

Ute Vance Says:
September 25, 2011 at 9:45 pm e

Can you get in contact with me? I am new to the “finding family history” familytree thing. My mother-in-law died about 2 weeks ago. A cousin gave us a family tree after the funeral. I had always tried to get her to research the family. Her mother’s dad (her grandfather) was a Warren Adkins. The only thing she told us about him is that he was Indian, and that he was mean. He had given her a family book about the Indian heritage when she was little, but it burned in a house fire. Her grandfather and grandmother were married in Cabell County, WV, I think. His father’s name was Clayton Adkins. I believe that he may somehow fit into your family tree. Can you help.

Thank you so much, Ute

I wasn’t sure where you were going with this on my Stump page, but I’ll give you what I have:

Warren “William” Adkins
Birth Oct 1866 in Barboursville, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Death 1962 in Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA

Known Spouses:
Rosie Byrd (1891 – 1889)
Barbara Ann Clounch (1868 – 1933)

Father:
Clayton S Adkins (1843 – 1925)
Mother:
Annie Elizabeth McCoy (1844 – 1909)

Grandparents:
Sherrod Adkins (1810 – 1880)
Abigail Johnson (1815 – 1880)

*Great-Grandparents:
Sherrod Adkins
Sarah Lucas

2x Great-Grandparents:
Jacob Harley
Mary Adkins

If you have anymore questions, please feel free to ask. About the Indian part. please see other posts.

Thanks as always and Welcome to the Family,
Sheila Jean Adkins Metcalf

If what you did yesterday seems big,  you haven’t done anything today. ~ Lou Holtz

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*Cross-referenced with ladybeka Corsicana, Texas, USA

You know that I love pork loin. Its so easy to make, you can put it on before you leave for work or shopping and it will be waiting on you when you get home. That’s one less thing to worry about.

MENU
Spinach Salad
Maple Glazed Pork Loin with Tomato & Pine Nut Relish
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Peas & Baby Carrots
Rolls and Butter
*Baked Apples
Beverages

Maple Glazed Pork Loin

INGREDIENTS
1 (5 pound) pork loin roast
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup light maple flavored pancake syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS
Place the roast into a large resealable bag. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, vinegar, pancake syrup, cornstarch and brown sugar. Pour into the bag with the roast. Seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Then bake the as per my Easy Pork Loin directions, making sure that the Butcher cuts the loin in half lengthwise for you.  Its done when its internal temperature is at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer.

Pine Nut Relish

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (generous) chopped dried apricots (about 3 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped white onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chopped jalapeño chili with seeds

2/3 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS
Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Add tomatoes, pine nuts and cilantro to apricot mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve along

*Baked Apples – stuffed with raisins, walnuts and brown sugar.

I do not regret one moment of my life. ~ Lillie Langtry

INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground lamb
1/2 lb ground lean pork
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups course soft bread crumbs, firmly packed
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 eggs beaten
1 cup lamb broth* or milk
Pepper
1/4 cup melted butter

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup bread crumbs and the butter. Mix thoroughly and press the mixture into a loaf pan (8 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches). Mix together the butter and the 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, and pat over the top of the loaf. Bake in a moderate oven (325 to 350 degrees F) for 1 1/2 hours. Before turning out, let loaf stand for 15 minutes to absorb meat juices. Garnish with parsley or mint.

Makes: 5 servings

The good is the greatest rival of the best. ~ Nellie L. McClung

When the stars threw down their spears,
And watered heaven with their tears,
Did He smile His work to see?
Did He who made the Lamb make thee? ~ William Blake

* When purchasing lamb buy some extra bony pieces to prepare the broth.

re: Elizabeth Conley

I wanted to take a brief moment to apologize for not taking the time to post this sooner. I’ve had three vacations lined up, well my husband has anyway, and I’ve already taken two. That’s no excuse. I should have made the time.  Here is what I have:

I have 11 Elizabeth Conley’s on my family tree. I believe this is the one you have referred to:
Elizabeth Conley
Birth: 20 Jan 1812 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Death: 25 May 1897 in Wayne, Lake, South Dakota, USA

Relationship to me: wife of 1st cousin 5x removed

Elizabeth Conley married Joseph Adkins
22 Apr 1832 in Morgan, Kentucky

Joseph Adkins
Birth: 1812 in Floyd, Kentucky
Death: 1844 in Carter, Kentucky

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On my Family Tree, Joseph Adkins is listed as the son of Joseph and Susannah Adkins Adkins. The Joseph Adkins espoused to Susannah was believed to be the son of Jesse And Mary Adkins Adkins:
Joseph Adkins
Birth abt 1780 in Virginia
Death 8 Oct 1847 in Morgan, Kentucky

Brother
Bartlett Adkins as son of Jesse & Mary.
Birth abt 1775 in Virginia

Can you get a copy of these documents to confirm that he is in fact Moses’s son? I have 11 Moses Adkins; 6 Bartlett Adkins’ and 1 Bartholomew Adkins on my tree. I don’t seem to have them listed as a family or as an alternate.

Please do remember, that this is not an exact science, mistakes can and have made. Its our job to try and sort out the misinformation with the newly found facts. I have researched many Bartlett’s since they’re so closely related to my Morgan County, Kentucky Adkins line.

I’m not doubting her word, but it would help me immensely. I need to rule out any other alternatives.

Thanks as always and Welcome to the Family,
Sheila Jean Adkins Metcalf

When you start about family, about lineage and ancestry, you are talking about every person on earth. We all have it; it’s a great equalizer. ~ Alex Haley

Martha Ellen Caudill Reed

Birth: 27 Jan 1932 Lee, Kentucky
Death: 11 Sep 2011 Warren, Ohio
Burial: 15 Sep 2011
Cemetery: Caudill Family Cemetery, Zoe, Kentucky

Reed, Martha Ellen (Caudill Shoemaker)

Martha Ellen (Caudill Shoemaker) Reed, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on January 27, 1932 to parents Milton and Cosby (Cornett) Caudill.

Martha retired from Heartland Barns and had previously worked for United Dairy Farmers and Carlisle Schools. Martha & Frank attended the Little Miami Church in Warren County. Martha enjoyed spending her time gardening, growing flowers, cooking & baking, at family holidays & reunions, square dancing, fishing, camping and singing hymns & old time songs at home.

Mrs. Reed is survived by son Anthony Lee “Tony” (Sharon) Shoemaker and their children Heather Bishop & Casey Shoemaker, son Douglas Dean “Doug” Shoemaker and his children Sarah Shoemaker & Mollie Ditmer and daughter Diana Lynn (Gary Williamson) Shoemaker Herman; stepson, Mike (Sheila) Reed and their son Chris, stepdaughter Debbie (Joe) Bogan and their children Jeremy & Brittany; also survived by grandchildren, Jeremy Moffitt, Josh Moffitt, Michael Shoemaker, Isaiah Shoemaker, Frankie Moore, David Shoemaker, Ford Shoemaker & Christina Holzerland; and many loving brothers & sisters.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ford Shoemaker in 1969 and Frank Reed in 2010; son, Michael Wayne “Mike” (Devonna) Shoemaker; stepson, Ford Willis (Rhoda) Shoemaker; parents; brothers, A.J., Green, Columbus and other brothers & sisters; and grandson, Matthew Reed.

The family extends their gratitude to all the employees at Hawthorn Glen Middletown and The Hospice of Dayton. Martha was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother & great great grandmother with in-laws, halves, steps, cousins, great cousins and so many more. Many have passed before her to be with the Lord, now she joins them for the most wonderful reunion of all.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Pastor Larry Lambes officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be held Friday at 2:00 pm at Newnam Funeral Home, 108 Center Street, Beattyville, Kentucky, with visitation prior to service from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Interment will be at the Caudill Family Cemetery in Zoe, Kentucky.

Outstanding leaders go out of the way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish. ~ Sam Walton

its time to break out the bone china and stem ware…

MENU
Lamb & Pork Loaf
Baked Potatoes
Creamed Peas
Shredded Lettuce, Dressing
Whole Wheat Bread, Butter
Lemon Whipper Snappers
(with or without lemon pudding or lemon curd)
Beverages

Lemon Whipper Snappers

INGREDIENTS
1 (18 oz) box lemon cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8-10 oz) Cool Whip
1/2 cup powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS
Mix eggs, cake mix, and blend in Cool Whip to make soft dough. Drop by small teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar and roll until coated. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.

Self-knowledge is best learned, not by contemplation, but by action. Strive to do your duty and you will soon discover of what stuff you are made. ~ Goethe … and me!