One of the features of our
newsletter is a quiz, to test your knowledge of the Olmsted Family.
Contributions for future quizzes are welcome. Answers should be documented.
Quiz:
What
is relationship of Capt. Jabez’s descendants to Henry David Throreau?
Answer:
THOREAU
descends from Abigail, daughter of Thomas BARNES Sr., who married Capt. Josiah
JONES. Abigail was the aunt of Thankful BARNES, first wife of Capt. Jabez.
“Notable Kin”, by Gary Boyd Roberts, NEHDS NEXUS VI #3 .