Greetings All: Monday 3 November 1997 Because of recent communications that I have had with several members on this "Washburn" list....there is a "great" confusion as to the 'Chuck Washburn' you might be communicating with. Whether or not the "other" Chuck Washburn identifies to others, addressing his communications, stating there are "two" of us...This confusion will continue. I wish to put to rest this confusion. As I already have cleared the air with several folks already. I feel that there is a obligation to all of you out there to know who you are communicating with. Because we "both" belong to the Mayflower Society possibly extends to this confusion. I have shared with the "other" Chuck early on this year when he was in the process of building his wonderful web page on the "Washburn Family." I was excited and happy to assist him with the info of my branch...as I trully believe that in sharing, this is how we all learn. The "other" Chuck Washburn, whom was very gracious (and I thank him very much) to include my name on his web page (hasn't yet updated my new ISP address) presents only REBECCA (LAPHAM) WASHBURN's gravestone. There has been some controvercy on who Rebecca's husband was because her gravestone doesn't mention being the spouse of John Washburn, III. There is very little documentation on the spouse of John Washburn III. But, there is factual data available from a few sources. My Grandfather obtained a picture of John's gravestone...standing side by side with his spouse, Rebecca. I also have documentated proof of this marriage. On John Washburn III's gravestone states his wife was Rebecca (Lapham) Washburn. As I have stated earlier, I have been in communication with the "other" Chuck Washburn. He is also aware I have this photo. I have offered it to him to place it on his web page free of charge, but has not acknowledged to request it at the present time. My Washburn family decendents are "all" male Washburn decendents from the first John Washburn in Duxbury, Mass in the early 1600's to the present time. My Grandfather, Charles Marvin Washburn lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the early 1900's. He compiled his documentation during the 1930's and early 1940's. He was the one who had compiled all the early family documentation. I have all his records and I am currently the caretaker for my family branch of the Washburn's. His cousins owned and operated the Washburn-Crosby Flower Mill in Minneapolis and also operated the Washburn Railroad the provided the transportation of bringing in the wheat for the mills. Today, the flower mill is known as General Mills (Gold Medal Flower). My Grandfather worked for his cousins on the railroad as an attorney. He became a member of the bar when he was 54 years old. Prior to that he was principal of schools in Minneapolis. He fullfilled his career as a lawyer for twenty years and died in the early 1940's in his early 80's. I am sorry of the confusion to those of you who think I might be the "other" Chuck Washburn. Myself, being a historian and writer/publisher, recognizes the obligation of disclosure when we both "Chuck Washburn's" want to share our hearitage with others.... I will offer a suggestion for those who reads this communication through. The "other" Chuck began with the idea of addressing himself as "Chuck II" in our personal communications. He communicated with me as "Chuck I." So, for those who want to distinguish each of us, please respond with either "Chuck I" for myself and "Chuck II" for the other fellow. How does this sound to you....Chuck II? .....Looking forward to hearing from you.....Your Cousin, Chuck I P.S. I also have addressed previously that I personnally know Brenton Washburn, the author of the "Washburn Family in America." Below, I present you my family branch....as I have done previously on this list. I am a member of the Mayflower Society as well as the Son's of the American Revolution. This is the heritage my Grandfather established of which I am proud to carring on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- WASHBURN FAMILY IN AMERICA: 1. John(born at Bengeworth, England) son of John(England #8), married Elizabeth Mitchell, Dec. 6, 1645. She was the grand-daughter of Francis Cooke (of the Mayflower) and Jane Cooke. 2. John(born at Duxbury, Mass), son of John(1) and Elizabeth Washburn, married Rebecca Lapham, Apr. 16, 1679. 3. William, son of John(2) and Rebecca Lapham, married Experience Mann, Jan 13, 1715. 4. William, son of William(3) and Experience Mann, married Rebecca Curtis, May 8, 1738. 5. Philip, son of William(4) and Rebecca Curtis, married Sarah Carpenter Jan 8, 1767. 6. Marvel, son of Philip(5) and Sarah Carpenter, married Sarah Crawford (month unkown) 1794. 7. John, son of Marvel(6) and Sarah Crawford, married (1st) Elmira Crandall (month unknown) 1824; (2nd) Betsy (Elizabeth) Crandall Feb. 17, 1834. 8. Leroy, son of John(7) and Betsy (Elizabeth) Crandall, married Esther Ann Watson Dec. 27, 1859. 9. Charles Marvin, son of Leroy(8) and Esther Ann Watson, married Millie Ann Eastman on Nov. 4, 1893. 10. Roger Eastman, son of Charles Marvin(9) and Millie Ann Washburn, married Anna Marie Petro on Nov. 14. 1936. 11. ME ..... who currently resides in northern California. ================================================================================ ======