Archive for February, 2008

Biography of Captain Thomas Hemphill

Posted by Tonia Kendrick in Family Stories, Military on February 26th, 2008

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to attend a ceremony commemorating the service of Captain Thomas Hemphill in the American Revolution. This biography, written by Mrs. Margaret Hemphill Anthony, was included in the program for the service, which was held… Read the rest

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A Gentleman Named “Pioneer Ben”

Posted by Tonia Kendrick in Family Stories, Research on February 24th, 2008

A fascinating biographical sketch on Pioneer Ben Burgin can be found at burginfamily.org:

“Benjamin Burgin, the second child of John & Martha Burgin, was born in Kent County (Shrewsbury Parish) Maryland, November 30,1741 and was christened December 25, 1741.

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John Burgin, Esquire

Posted by Tonia Kendrick in Family Stories on February 16th, 2008

I came across an ancestor (John Burgin, born 1774), who was styled, John Burgan, Esqr., in the 1820 census. One never really knows what is meant by the term in “esquire.” I tend to think of lawyers, but apparently it is also used by certain… Read the rest

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