Hi All, Tradition has it that Ammidon /Amadowne etc. is a French Huguenot name. Philip Ammidon was the first known owner of the Ammidon Tavern in Mendon. (ca 1770) . This building is still standing in Mendon at 2 Main St. It is very famous for having refused George Washington lodgings. And one of Mendon's Historic Buildings. Philip's wife was Silvia TAFT; He was the son of Ichabod and Margery Aldrich d/o Jacob and Margery Hayward. Margaret or Margery Aldrich Ammidon was b. 14 Mar 1714, and died in 1753; (Amidon Gen, by Frank Best; ) Mendon VR d. 7 Oct. 1767, ae 53 and Bur, in Old Cemetry in Mendon. Alice
Okay, I'm curous, why did it refuse Washington lodging? Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: Alice Palladini; <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 8:05 PM Subject: [MA-MENDON] Ammidon > Hi All, > Tradition has it that Ammidon > /Amadowne etc. is a French Huguenot name. > Philip Ammidon was the first known owner of the Ammidon Tavern in > Mendon. (ca 1770) . This building is still standing in Mendon at 2 > Main St. > It is very famous for having refused George Washington lodgings. > And one of Mendon's Historic Buildings. > > Philip's wife was Silvia TAFT; > He was the son of Ichabod and Margery Aldrich d/o Jacob and Margery > Hayward. > Margaret or Margery Aldrich Ammidon was b. 14 Mar 1714, and died in > 1753; (Amidon Gen, by Frank Best; ) > Mendon VR d. 7 Oct. 1767, ae 53 and Bur, in Old Cemetry in Mendon. > > Alice > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >
Morning Diane and all Mendonites, We want to welcome two new members to the list this AM.. Bonnie and Kathie. Welcome and don't be shy, send in your queries and we'll all try to help you. Diane why the Ammidon Tavern refused George Washington lodging is a true, and funny story.. a bit long. I will type it up a little later today and share it with yas. :) My scanner is broke so back to typing. :( Dreary and chillty here in Ma. this AM. You all have a nice day, Alice List Mom