Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you. - John Owen

Friday, June 29, 2012

Old Family Photos - Papa's Side

Eliajh liked the dog swimming in the foreground. :)
I just love old photos - and always have - especially when they happen to be old family photos! Mama and I have been going through a lot of them just today, and, as I have recently been doing some family genealogy research, I found them to be especially interesting.

In my research, I have found that we are very German and very Irish! :) I even found an ancestor (John Baker) who sailed to America in the "Ann" in the year 1623. He came as an indentured servant, and eventually became " a large landholder and an important man in the early history of Virginia". No one knows exactly how, when, or where he died, but it is thought that he died in the battle of the Severn. I was able to trace his wife's line (Palmer) back to 1080! :) I also found a Private in the Yankee army, Austin Eddington. He died on April 9, 1863, during the war (!) and is buried in Corinth National Cemetery in Mississippi. Unfortunately, he fought on the wrong side. :)

I am indebted to this lady (Lillian Borg Baker) for writing details on the back of many of these photos.  Without her careful documentation, I would have no clue who the people were. 
Photo from Ancestry.com
Andrew Baker 1818-1906
Photo from Ancestry.com
William Meyers Fulton (1844-1905), son of Andrew Fulton.

Here is the obituary that Papa found on his first night of research: (this is my great, great, great grandfather)

Fulton, William Myers

Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 25, 1906

William Myers Fulton died at his home near Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, December 19th , 1905, in the 61st year of his age. All the years of his life were spent near the scenes of his childhood-within the bounds of Pleasant Ridge Congregation, of which he had been for thirteen years an elder.

He leaves a wife, four sons and five daughters to mourn his departure.

In the life of a kind and affectionate husband and father, they have the consoling memory of a godly character and of a Christian example to bind them to their father’s God.

Early in youth, Mr. Fulton gave his attention to the means of grace, and became a member of Pleasant Ridge Church for which he had a particular and affectionate regard. This was the church of his father and mother, who ripe in years and in Christian faith, still survive him-his father being for many long years an elder. Mr. Fulton was a man who loved the Gospel of Christ, and whose heart was purified by faith, the world not being permitted to eat out the strength of his life. Faithful in the discharge of his duties to his home, to his church, and to the community, he showed himself a “living epistle” known and read of men. He was conservative in opinion, but liberal and forebearing in spirit. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. A splendid index to his character is found in words which fell quietly from the lips of one who knew him best. As his aged father looking tenderly, and for the last time, into the face of his sleeping son, without intending his words should be heard, remarked: “William was always an obedient son.” The grace of obedience lies at the base of a well-built Christian manhood. Such characters have the promise of acceptance with God. It is a marked loss to any community when such a life is removed from it. It is like the taking down of a lighthouse from the coast of a raging sea; the blotting out of a guiding star in the night. But for him, we sorrow not as those who have no hope; for he sleeps in Jesus; and it is written, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” May the God of all consolation, comfort, the hearts of the bereaved.


Photo from Ancestry.com
Amelia Elizabeth Haudenschield Fulton (1852-1928)(standing), William's wife, with her mother, Catherine Schenk Haudenschield.
Photo from Ancestry.com
Zechariah Baker 1770-1841
4 generations, taken in 1904. This was my favorite find of the day! :)
Back row:
Henry William Hostetler, Alice Orinda Blickensderfer Hostetler (I had to grin when I discovered that name on Ancestry.com!), Solomon B. Hostetler, Artie Most Hostetler
Front row:
Milton A. Blickensderfer, Bernice Hostetler (seated), Claude Hostetler (standing), Mary Magdalena Dietz Blickenderfer 

The older couple in the front row would be my great, great, great, great grandparents!  :)   It is so incredible to see what my family looked like over a century ago. I love photography!!!
These next two photos are a relative of a relative. :)  I found them in an o-l-d falling-to-pieces photo album.
A wedding photo. 
Thelma Baker and her brother, Cecil in about 1909.  Cecil Baker is Papa's grandfather. 
Cecil married Lillian Borg.  Their children, Nelson and Anne are pictured above.
Mama says that these guys look like the mafia. :)  I think that they look kind of like the "bad guys" in Roy Rogers movies.  :)  The man on the far right is Papa's Uncle Pete.
Papa's gradfather, Charles Everett Fulton, as a baby. 
Our Great Grandpa Fulton in the Airforce during WWII. 
Great Grandpa Fulton with Papa's father, Robert. 
How cute is that!?! :) 
I love his little cap that says "NAVY" on the brim. 
This reminds us of Christian.  Do you see any resemblance? 
Papa's mother, Anne. 
Anne Baker married Robert Fulton in 1963. 
Papa's father in the Airforce.

I hope that I have not bored you with all of these long and possibly unfamiliar names.  If you know anything concerning any of these people, I'd LOVE to hear from you!  :)  I hope to post on Mama's side of the family next! :)

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Never Once

Here's yet another Matt Redman song that I can't resist sharing with y'all.  It is one of my all-time favorites.  Papa and I listened to it together earlier today.  I hope that you are as blessed and encouraged by it as we were.


Standing on this mountaintop
Looking just how far we’ve come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us

Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Kneeling on this battle ground
Seeing just how much You’ve done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful




Thursday, June 7, 2012

Prayer


I can't tell you how much I love seeing this every Sunday!
John Knox defined prayer as "An earnest and familiar talking with God."

Today, I found this quote in a book that I am currently reading called A Scottish Christian Heritage.

"Prayer begets and maintains holy courage and magnanimity in evil times.  When all things about you tend to discouragement, it is your being with Jesus that makes you bold (Acts 4:13).  He that uses to be before a great God will not be afraid to look such little things as men are in the face."

-John Flavel

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

10,000 Reasons


Here are the lyrics to a Matt Redman song that I really love.  It has really blessed me and been on my heart for many weeks now.  I had this song running through my head when I woke up this morning (not the first time this has happened!).  What a glorious way to start my day!!!  I hope that you are blessed and encouraged by the words as well.

[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name


The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes


[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name


You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find


[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name


And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore


[Chorus x2]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name


Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name
Lord, I'll worship Your holy name


Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship Your holy name

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Trip to North Carolina - Last Days and Flight Home

Our last days with the Renfro family after our DC trip were sweet, memorable, full of fun, fellowship, encouragement, and so much more.  I treasured every minute of our time and fondly remember the many conversations that we had together.  We miss y'all very much and pray that our families may have many more such times.  May the Lord bless you as you serve Him. 
This lovely rainbow was in the sky on Sunday evening, reminding us that God always keeps His promises. 
Jenna, slicing the delicious "specialty" bread that she made. :)
Grilled chicken - so yummy! 
The ladies made a trip to the farmer's market on Monday and met up with some of the Valentis and Katie Bradrick there.  What a dear family they are.  We were blessed and encouraged by our time together. 
Sweet Molly with her nephew, John Mark. 
Photo by Jenna.
Notice Lina in the background.  She is a v-e-r-y entertaining and funny little girl!  :)
John Mark 
Molly and Asher, another (and new!) nephew. 
The sky was absolutely breathtaking Monday afternoon! (You can probably see by now that I love the clouds and sky! :)
Photo by Jenna.
 
Daniel, throwing the Frisbee for his two German Shepherds, Samson and Leisel.  They are beautiful dogs! 
We played some amazingly fun games of Ultimate Frisbee later Monday evening.  I have never played that hard before and it was awesome!  :) I must admit, though, that my legs were sore (make that very sore!) for quite a few days afterwards!  :)
I'm in the green on the far left (behind the tree), Jenna in the pink, and Daniel on the far right.
Photographing the photographer.  :) 
Photo by Jenna.
Photo by Jenna.
Photo by Jenna.

Dishing up an incredible dinner!
Samson.  :) 
Jenna has a garden... 
...and chickens!  
Looking at pictures from the trip.
The sky and clouds were so beautiful on our flight home.  I couldn't get enough of them!  :) 
Those huge fields look so tiny from w-a-y up in the sky.  I am so grateful that the Lord has so graciously placed us in a world full of beauty that glorifies His holy name.  May we glorify Him for all of the beauty that we see around us. 
This concludes our trip to North Carolina.  What a wonderful time we had;  so many memories were made, and I am forever grateful for the blessings of brothers and sisters in Christ.