January 2017

WHERE does the time go? Another year has slipped by! I hope 2016 was good to you all,

2016 was a good year for me.

As usual, the year started out with tax season. It went well. I added some new clients, Tax season is such a double-edged sword to me. I look forward to it before it starts; I enjoy it while I'm doing it, but on April 16th, I'm questioning whether I want to do it again. This year (2017) I have made a conscious decision to expand my business. I have gained several more certifications and am in the process of launching a new website. Check it out if you have nothing better to do: www.PTASOnlineMN.com. (It's still in the development stage...)

I spent spring and summer just puttering around the yard - one of my favorite activities.

In June, I spent a few days with my daughter, Michelle, and her family at Jellystone campground in Warrens, WI. I'm not an outdoorsy guy, but we had a good time. At least Jon rented a cabin so it wasn't really "camping." I turned 60 that month, and Michelle and Jon threw a little party for me. It was very nice.

Then, in July, Michelle and Jon told me they were throwing a surprise 60th birthday party for my ex-wife, Karen, in La Crosse. (I live in Minneapolis and Karen lives in Madison.) At the same time, they told Karen they were throwing a surprise birthday party for me. So, Karen and I both showed up expecting the party would be for the other and it was for BOTH of us. That was quite the surprise! Many friends and relatives were there. I was truly humbled at the number of people who were there.

In September, a cousin from my mom's side, Stephanie Merfeld, and her husband Jim, stayed with Jon and me on their way back from California to New Hampshire. I hadn't spent any real time with her in more years than I care to mention. We had a VERY nice time. It's always good to re-connect with family.

The remainder of the fall was uneventful. Jon and I went to my daughter's house for Thanksgiving - . Jon made a wonderful meal! I spent the day doing the largest crossword puzzle I think I've ever seen!

Which brings us to Christmas and New Year. Again, Jon and I spent Christmas with my daughter and her family. It was great spending time with them. It's always fun to see Christmas through a kid's eye. The trip there was horrible - snow, rain and ice - but we made it.

So... That was my year....

This next year, 2017, I'm planning a trip to London and Paris in September. I love London and I have never been to Paris. I gave Jon the "Rick Steves' Guide to Paris" for Christmas, so I'm sure he is planning out the trip. On one of my future trips to the UK, I do plan to get to get to Manchester - our ancient home - to do some more research on our tree, but not this trip...

Anyway, shoot me an E-Mail and let me know about your year!

As always, keep in touch,
Paul

January Memorials

These relatives died during this month. Please take a moment to honor their memory.

1, Jan 1653 – William Ames (-9), b 6, Oct 1605, England. 7^th GGF of Roy.

2, Jan 1548 – Robert Bigge (-10), b Jan, 1505, England. 8^th GGF of Roy.

2, Jan 1682 – Sarah [Pitney] Thomas (-7), b, 1628, England. 5^th GGM of Roy.

2, Jan 2004 – Emma Lucile [Delaney] Pendleton, b 12, Oct 1916, Wisconsin. Wife of Edward Pendleton (1)
9, Jan 1890 – Cyrus Newkirk (-2), b 5, May 1799, Pennsylvania. Grandfather of Roy.
9, Jan 1993 – Edward Pendleton (1), b 9, July 1910, Wisconsin.
10, Jan 1595 – William Bradford (-11), b 1533, England. 9^th GGF of Roy.

15, Jan 1916 – Catherine [Newkirk] Pendleton (-1), b 5, Mar 1837, Illinois. Mother of Roy.
16, Jan 1593 – Richard Brooke (-11), b 1530, England. 9^th GGF of Roy.

16, Jan 1709 – Ephraim Pray (-8), b 1623, England. 6^th GGF of Roy.

20, Jan 1614 – Margaret [Southcott] Davie (-11), b 1564, England. 9^th GGF of Roy.

21, Jan 1816 – William Wildermuth (-4), b 11, Apr 1745, Prussia.  2^nd GGF of Roy.

24, Jan 1658 – William Buck (-8), b 1585, England. 6^th GGF of Roy.

24, Jan 1657 – Elizabeth [Rising] Buck (-8), b 1590, England. 6^th GGM of Roy.

26, Jan 2014 – Robert Ogden (2), b 21, Oct 1943, Wisconsin

28, Jan 1604 – Dorothy [Turvin] Bradford (-12), b 1504 (?). 10^th GGM of Roy.

31, Jan 1702 – Hannah [??] Ames (-9), b 1618. 7^th GGM of Roy.

If you know of someone who passed during this month who is not on this list, please let me know and I will add them.

January Birthdays

These cousins will be celebrating their birthdays this month. Join me in wishing them a Happy Birthday!

If you know of somebody (including current spouses) who has a birthday this month, but isn't on this list, please let me know and I will add their name. (The number in parentheses is the generation # from Roy and Sophie.)

2^nd – Mary Ann [Pendleton] Johnson, 1948 (2), Arnie Pendleton (1)

3^rd – Lee Curtiss, 1965. Husband of Judith Ogden (3)

3^rd – Laura Wooley, 1982. Spouse of Anthony DeAngelis (3)

3^rd – Jennifer [Pendleton] Scott, 1985 (4), Randall Pendleton (3), Howard Pendleton (2), Howie Pendleton (1)

4^th – Channing Ogden, 1987 (4), Ann Marie Ogden (3), Bob Ogden (2), Evelyn [Pendleton] Ogden (1)

4^th – Chloe West, 2005 (4), Brook [Pendleton] West (3), Richard Pendleton (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

5^th – Marina Hafner, 1997 (4), Natalie [Proctor] Hafner (3), Nancy [Niles] Proctor (2), Marg [Pendleton] Niles (1)

7^th – Donna [Oldenberg] Dolan, 1964. Wife of Wayne Dolan (3)

7^th – Allysa Vilkoski, 2000 (5), David Vilkoski (4), Tammy [Fischer] Vilkoski (3), Margie [Pendleton] Fischer (2), Ed Pendleton (1)

8^th – Michael Ogden, 1964 (3), Francis H (Frank) Ogden (2), Evelyn [Pendleton] Ogden (1)

8^th – Andrea Anguilano, 1999 (4), Dawn Marie [Pendleton] Anguilano (3), Howard Pendleton (2), Howie Pendleton (1)

10^th – Leo Heath, 2004 (4), Carrie [Johnson] Heath (3), Mary Ann [Pendleton] Johnson (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

11^th – Roy Wellington Pendleton, 1879 (0)

11^th – Jesse Pendleton, 1987 (3), Roy Pendleton (2), Art Pendleton (1)

12^th – Jonathan Engelkes, 1984 (4), Penny [Pendleton] Engelkes (3), Howard Pendleton (2), Howie Pendleton (1)

12^th – Stephen Curtis, 1999 (4), Judith [Ogden] Curtis (3), Robert Ogden (2), Evelyn [Pendleton] Ogden (1)

13^th – Carl Fischer, 1934 – Husband of Margie [Pendleton] Fischer (2)

13^th – Vanessa Hanna, 1984 (4), Greg Hanna (3), Pat [Niles] Hanna (2), Margaret [Pendleton] Niles (1)

15^th – Heather [??] Johnson, 1976. Wife of Ryan Johnson (3).

16^th – Collin Pendleton, 1997 (4), Robert Pendleton (3), Robert Pendleton (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

18^th – Nick Dolan, 1971 (3), Paula [Pendleton] Dolan (2), Ed Pendleton (1)

18^th – Michelle [Pendleton] Ostmoe, 1979 (3), Paul Pendleton (2), Joe Pendleton (1)

19^th – Lila Dunne, 2009 (5), Tamara [Rosson] Dunne (4), Eddie Rosson (3), “Emmy” [Pendleton] Rosson (2), Ed Pendleton (1)

21^st – Gerald Kehr, 1980 (3), Judy [Pendleton] Kehr (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

21^st – Brittany Kostecki, 1991 (4), Mark Kostecki (3), Donna [Pendleton] Kostecki (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

22^nd – Jana Lyn [Kostecki] Hundt, 1966 (3), Donna [Pendleton] Kostecki (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

23^rd – Daniel Hanna, 1993 (4), Greg Hanna (3), Pat [Niles] Hanna (2), Margaret [Pendleton] Niles (1)

23^rd – Henry Foisy, 2009 (4), Ann Ryan (3), Tim Ryan (2), Mary [Pendleton] Ryan (1)

24^th – Anna [??] Johnson, 1980. Wife of Michael Johnson (3)

24^th – Sarah Schmocker, 1996 (4), Carrie [Johnson] Heath (3), Mary [Pendleton] Johnson (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

25^th – Michael De Angelis, 1979 (3), Ginnie [Niles] De Angelis (2), Marg [Pendleton] Niles (1)

26^th – Matt West, 1978. Husband of Brook [Pendleton] West (3)

26^th – Braeden Dunne, 2007 (17), Tamara [Rosson] Dunne (4), Eddie Rosson (3), “Emmy” [Pendleton] Rosson (2), Ed Pendleton (1)

27^th – Brian Dolan, 2005 (17), Brian Dolan (4), Steven Dolan (3), Paula [Pendleton] Dolan (2), Ed Pendleton (1)

30^th – Robert Pendleton, 1968 (3), Robert Pendleton (2), Arnold Pendleton (1)

31^st – Richard Rosson, 1962 (3), “Emmy” [Pendleton] Rosson (2), Ed Pendleton (1)

31^st – Nathaniel Hanna, 1986 (4), Mark Hanna (3), Pat [Niles] Hanna (2), Margaret [Pendleton] Niles (1)