I enjoy antiques. If I can find a potential family piece that is just about as good as it gets for me. An on line auction site was where the gem to the left was discovered. I won the auction with surprise. I felt bad that I didn't pay more...I would have. The white and indigo blue 1855 coverlet is in tough shape. My thought was, "I want the corner with all the info on it , maybe frame it". When I opened the package I fell in love with the entire piece ..I can't cut this up for "needfulls". This is going up on the wall of our bedroom or Grandma Farley's old bedroom.....little holes and rough edges to boot. I love it!
I am also caught up in the history of the coverlet.
I have been working on the history of this textile piece of art for 6 weeks. Lovinia LeBaron born 19 May 1815 in Leroy, New York. Died 15 April 1876. Her father was Dr. Francis LeBaron (1768-1832) born in Killingworth, Conn. Her mother was Sabra Kelsey. The Doctor was Apothecary General of the United States from 1813 to 1821. His picture is to the right.
So this is the lineage of Miss Lovinia:
- Lovinia Lebaron marries Benjamin Farley
- Franicis LeBaron marries Sabra Kelsey
- David LeBaron marries Martha Chatfield
- (Served in The Great Rebellion in the Army)
- James LeBaron marries Martha Bensen
- Dr. Francis LeBaron marries Mary Wilder
The last Dr. Francis (1669-1695) was a French Huguenot. He shipwrecked in Buzzards Bay off Plymouth Harbor, MA. Taken prisoner by the colonists. Later, he saved the life of a townswoman. and became a freeman. He lived and practiced medicine in the Wilder Homestead.(pictured)
The final picture is a painting by Fredick Dielman "The Wedding of Francis LaBaron and Mary Wilder".1695
Lovinia and Benjamin Farley lived in Newfane, Niagra County, New York. New England towns usually had 2 weavers....Newfane had only one between 1843-1860. The town weaver was Thomas Gladding, born in England, about 1810. Weavings like Lovinia's would cost between $14 and $20. Truly an investment for her home.
Benjamin was a genius farmer for the time. Serving as sheriff in 1857 and State Assemblymen 1866-1869.
He is not a direct line ancestor to me. We have a common ancestor and I will find the bond someday.
I can't believe that you put together all that information so completely! That is amazing! I totally love genealogy but I found it takes up every waking minute and I can't do everything (much to my disappointment). Thanks for sharing that and enjoy the coverlet, I would cherish it too!!
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