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Alice Kershaw Luckhardt of Florida

Updated June 16, 2008
I have been researching my mother's, father's and my husband's family history for almost 14 years. I have a great deal of information gathered that I am willing to exchange. The following are some of the surnames/places I have: EVERHART, MUSSELMAN, ALBAUGH, GROFF, SMITH, WAGONER/WAGGONER, BEECHER, SHERMAN/SCHERMAN, FRANKFORTER, WEAVER, GETTIER, BORN, BIXLER, BROWN, TROUT, and DUDREAR of Maryland and Penn.

***NEW INFO*** (2001) on the KERSHAW FAMILY *** I just learned through naturalization papers (1935-1939) of my grandfather, Henry G. Kershaw that he came to USA on Dec. 6, 1913 on the SS Alaunia from England to the Port of Boston. His father, George William and his mother, Jemima Kershaw came to Haverhill,MA around 1912. Also that my father, Harry Kershaw was born in Manchester, England on Sept. 23, 1905, rather than in Haverhill, MA, as was always believed by the family. His sister, Ethel Kershaw was born in England about 1909, his brother, Edwin (Ted) Kershaw was born in England September 1910 and these four family members came to America in April 23, 1914 on the SS Carmania from Liverpool, England.
*** As of December 2001 *** I have been in contact with my father's youngest brother, Robert H. Kershaw,(Uncle Robert) born 1923 in Mass. and a first cousin, Jeff (a son of my father's brother, Edwin). Uncle Robert died October 2002 suddenly of a heart attack, but I am so glad we were able to write and talk to each other, even for just a few months.
SEE THE UPDATED KERSHAW STORY (with still more details to be added) --under "Related Files" below.
Further research on the following: KERSHAW, BRIGGS, DUBBERLEY, PROPHET, MACCARTNEY, and SMITH of Mass. and England.

My first book is now published through LULU Publishing and I-Proclaim Publishing. The title is LEGENDS - FAMILY STORIES AND MYTHS. It is a collection of thirty family legends as was handed down through the generations and then how I was able to prove or disprove the events of each tale. It is in EBook format (downloaded, viewed and printed using a computer having Adobe Reader)with LULU. It is in paperback form - 178 pages with I-Proclaim Publishing. This was my first attempt and promoting the book via the Internet is an easy way to get started. So when you get a chance, I welcome you to view these sites.
EBook Site: http://www.lulu.com/content/441206
Paperback form - Preview at: http://i-proclaimbookstore.com/lefastandmy.html
Also at Lulu Publishing web site is my second book: "The Invincible Alice" and the third book; "O. B. Padgett ~ A Florida Son". Check them out and read the preview on the web site by viewing Lulu.com.

New and very interesting articles have come out in 2005 - 2008 in GENEALOGICAL HELPER, ANCESTRY MAGAZINE, DISCOVERING FAMILY HISTORY, SOUTH FL HISTORY, FAMILY CHRONICLE, FLORIDA MONTHLY, JUPITER, INTERNET GENEALOGY AND HISTORY MAGAZINE.

In INTERNET GENEALOGY MAGAZINE, Aug. - Sept. 2006 issue is my most recent article, "Reaching Out" about how I located the ancestors for a victim's family of Sept. 11, 2001.
Published in Nov. 2005 in THE JUPITER MAGAZINE - an article "On The Home Front - Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound - 1941- 1945". It was five pages with ten photos.
A published magazine article was in FLORIDA MONTHLY MAGAZINE, January 2005 issue. It is titled "PRINS VALDEMAR" and covers the true events on this Danish sailing ship owned by Capt. Richard J. Walters (Alice's cousin) and how it affected the Miami Channel in 1926. He later transformed it into the Miami Aquarium (1928 - 1950). NOTE- On March 25, 2006, we have been asked to do a presentation at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in Miami on the "Prins Valdemar" aka Miami Aquarium. An additional article appears Oct. 2006 in the South Florida Historical Magazine.
Look for several articles in 2008 in the above mentioned genealogy magazines.
Alice L. Luckhardt
allgel@bellsouth.net


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  • Capt. Joseph Groff of Maryland (431 KB)
    Capt. Groff served with the Union during the Civil War and helped develop the town of Frederick between 1861 - 1903. He built: greenhouses, Groff Park, Groff Hotel, brickyards, homes on Market St. and the Groff House/mansion.
  • The Everhart Men (150 KB)
    Charles Jacob Everhart (sitting on right) of Manchester and Frederick , MD and his uncle, Greenbury Everhart. Standing is David Groff Everhart, Sr. and David Jr. (son and grandson of Charles Jacob Everhart).
  • The Kershaw Family in Lynn, MA. (131 KB)
    Ethel and Henry Kershaw with their sons and brother-in-law. Photo about 1929.
  • Capt. Harry Kershaw - USAF (321 KB)
    Capt. Kershaw at his desk. He serviced a total of 30 years in the military.
 

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  • Nan Everhart Kershaw's Military Service 1942-1949 (6 KB)
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    George and his father & grandfather (Abraham & Jacob) were the very early settlers to the area of Manchester, MD and helped it develop.
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    A father and son both served with the 1st Potomac Home Brigade of Maryland during the Civil War. Both were at the Battle of Gettysburg and both survived. This is their story. **New updated details coming after Sept. 2001 **
  • Pvt. Wesley Wagoner and Belle Isle prison (6 KB)
    Wesley Wagoner was a young man from Hanover, Pa. and enlisted in the 76th Pa. Inf. in late 1862. But his days were numbered and ended up in Belle Isle prison (POW)by July 1863. His story was told through his letters home. NOTE: See the home Page link below for complete story and images of Wesley's letters.
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    Starting in the 1740's the "Scherman" family came from Germany and settled in PA. The name was later changed to "Sherman" as the German ways mixed with the English ways of this British colony. The family did become American as their fought for independence during the American Revolution. The story covers their successes and those times of heartbreak for the family and its branches going into the 20th century. NOTE: Full story & photos on Home Page link below.
  • The Kershaw Family Story - England to America (49 KB)
    ** UPDATED** For more details/photos & update of information see the link below of HomePage. --- The story covers from George Kershaw at the beginning of 1800. It follows his family (and related branches, (Tetlow, Smith, Lennox, Cookshot, etc) into the 20th century. Then the family members that left Manchester, England for a new life in America. This is their story.
 

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