FALL IS WANING???

This seems to be one of the most glorious autumns we've had for many years. One doesn't feel like he can get enough of the beauty of incredible colors.

The picture is the back yard and Dad's rockpile. He has hauled in tons and tons of rock from the quarry. Recently, I've been doing a lot of genealogical research on the Hamilton family and found this interesting passage: Mr. Hamilton was a lowland Scotsman, who seemed to know the mysteries of successful farming. His stone residence was an eye-opener to his generation at East Lake, whilst his neat, skilful and enduring stone fences are subjects of commendatary remark to this day. His labours at the Lake, even at this distance of time, give evidence of care, skill, taste, neatness and intelligent industry. It is a pity he and his household all have left. This Mr. Hamilton is Dad's great-great uncle!! Seems that working with rock is in Dad's blood.

As I said, I've been doing a lot of research on the Hamilton family. (In this blog, when I talk about our ancestry, I reference all ancestors to their relationship to Dad or myself, so that each of you, who are related in various ways, can orient your own relationship to them.) Donald Kennedy and Mary Hamilton were Dad's great-great grandparents and the first Kennedy Scots who immigrated to Canada. Mary's father, Captain Edward Hamilton, is said to be a lineal descendent of the first duke of Hamilton. It's that descendancy that I'm trying to find. They lived in Paisley, Scotland. You might look up some history of Paisley and the Hamiltons. It's interesting. I've found their family motto interesting: It's simply "Through." One Hamilton descendent said he thinks the modern equivalent is "Keep on Keeping On." I find it interesting that the Kennedy motto is "avis la fin," meaning "Consider the End." Both mottos are advice worth taking. Life is good. We're doing well. Life is good. We hope, all of you, no matter what your circumstances will tough it "Through." Love, Mom