Scott C. Steward
Scott C. Steward was the founding editor at Vita Brevis; he served as NEHGS Editor-in-Chief 2013-2022. He is the author, co-author, or editor of genealogies of the Ayer, Le Roy, Lowell, Saltonstall, Thorndike, and Winthrop families. His articles have appeared in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, NEXUS, New England Ancestors, American Ancestors, and The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, and he has written book reviews for the Register, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly.
Thanks, Martha, Virginia, Rose, and Laurie -- of course I think she's amazing, too!
On ICYMI: Boston riches
Allie, this is great -- thanks! I would be very interested to see what you have. To which line do…
On Organizing a family reunion: Part Three
I'm afraid not. Titles come from the monarch; courtesy titles come with a relationship to the title holder. This is…
On Courtesy titles: a primer
Fixed!
On More ancestors of the Princess of Wales
Yes, Anne (Bishopp) Brudenell outlived her husband by 35 years. It was the gap between father's death and son's birth…
On More ancestors of the Princess of Wales
His father died in October 1768. The use of "posthumously" indicates that the father of a child has died before…
On More ancestors of the Princess of Wales
Thanks for your views, Abigail. You have aired your position fully -- so fully it might be its own blog…
On Misconceptions of an American
Vita Brevis is not designed to provide the sort of unlimited historical perspective you suggest, Virginia. It is a blog,…
On Misconceptions of an American
If your example is only ever going to be the holder of a courtesy title, then I would say the…
On Courtesy titles: a primer
Paul, this is great -- thanks! My sister is looking for a piano: perhaps she should seek out a Grovesteen…
On Musicians in the family: Part Two