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.
The Holmeses lived on Charles Street, still an important thoroughfare that once marked the base of Beacon Hill. (The Grays…
On ‘What can Charles St. do?’
Many thanks, Susan -- I had never gotten as far as the cremation information! So perhaps the ashes went back…
On ICYMI: Family plots: Part Two
Jeff, that would be fantastic! I haven't a clue, of course -- the obituary refers to her sons by their…
On ICYMI: Family plots: Part Two
That's right, Sylvia, weddings took place on all days of the week. Perhaps we have become more rigid about punching…
On ‘The prudence of staying at home’
That would be Ferdinand Ingersoll Ilsley, I think, although it could be Francis Lunt Ilsley. I'm not sure how or…
On Musicians in the family: Part Two
Thanks, Jeff!
On Fascinating rhythm
Yes, the setting in which people waltzed was certainly part of the problem! While Mrs. Gray is quite attuned to…
On Fascinating rhythm
Dear Judy: I think you will want to be in touch with our Manuscripts manager, Tim Salls. It will help…
On ‘If space allows’
Dr. and Mrs. Gray were, at this stage, comparatively poor relations: Dr. Gray's mother was well-provided-for, and his brothers William…
On ‘A morning at the public library’
Thanks, Joanne!
On ‘If space allows’