Thomas Fleming

My mom has been doing research into the history of her side of the family. She found so much interesting information that we've recently decided to expand the search to include the Eisenmengers and Flemings, so that James will have a more complete family tree. The last few days have produced a boon of information and my mom found this excerpt about the Fleming ancestor Thomas Fleming. He is Great-Great Grandpa Fleming to those in Mike's generation and Great-Great-Great Grandpa Fleming to those in James' generation.

"Grand Meadow Twp. -- Thomas Fleming, a native of New York, was born Nov. 2, 1840. When he was eight years old he moved to Chicago, Ill., with his father, remaining there until 1856, when they came to Clayton County, and settled on a farm in Grand Meadow Township. In 1861 Thomas went to California, returning two years later. He bought a farm of 120 acres, on section 27, this township, where he still resides. He was married to Hannah Herley on Jan. 19, 1870. She was born in Canada in 1842. They have eight children -- Michael J., born Dec. 19, 1871; James, Jan. 11, 1872; Willie, April 29, 1873; E.E., Aug. 5 1875; Thomas F., in 1877; Mary, Dec. 24, 1878; Joseph, April 1, 1879, and Margaret, Jan 8, 1881. Mr. Fleming has held the office of School Secretary for the past six years, and that of Assessor four years. Has also been Township Trustee and School Director. He is a member of the Catholic church, and one of the well-todo farmers of this township." History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 827-828

Name Spelling Song

We sing this daily to the tune of "Bingo."

There is a boy who's awfully great and James is his name-o.
J-A-M-E-S, J-A-M-E-S, J-A-M-E-S, and James is his name-o!

There is a cousin who's awfully cool and Jackson is his name-o.
J-A-CK-S-ON, J-A-CK-S-ON, J-A-CK-S-ON, and Jackson is his name-o!

There is a cousin who's awfully fun and Henry is his name-o.
H-E-N-R-Y, H-E-N-R-Y, H-E-N-R-Y, and Henry is his name-o!

There is a cousin who's awfully cute and Valerie is her name-o.
V-A-L-ER-IE, V-A-L-ER-IE, V-A-L-ER-IE, and Valerie is her name-o!

There is a cousin who's awfully sweet and Lucy is her name-o.
L-U-C-Y, L-U-C-Y, L-U-C-Y, and Lucy is her name-o!

Just thought I'd share. :-)