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.
Catherine, they both knew quite a lot about their respective families, but the difference between now and then is access…
On ‘If space allows’
Thank you, Rose -- what a lovely compliment to Mrs. Gray and to Vita Brevis!
On ‘A kind faithful friend’
Jade, I'm sorry you don't find ICYMI posts of value. This one has been read 725 times in the last…
On ICYMI: Loyalist ancestors
Thanks, everyone -- it was fun to write (and to work out the multiple connections)!
On Surrounded by family
It looks like Mary Ayer Parker (wife of Nathan) is often confused with her sister-in-law Mary White Parker (wife of…
On Surrounded by family
Thanks, Beverley and Marjorie!
On ‘The crooked paths straight’
Regina Shober Gray respected her mother-in-law, but I don't think she really loved her. They were in and out of…
On ‘A good work for the society’
Thanks, Sharon!
On Friendly rivalries
Sharon's grandmother's brother is her great-uncle. Grand-uncle is sometimes used, but it becomes awkward when considering great-great-uncles and -aunts.
On Turbulent times
I'm not sure, Virginia. I think perhaps that with the Welds' blinds open the sun shone directly into the Grays'…
On ‘How can I make a call there?’