Category Archives: Sebastian’s Estate

Thanksgiving of 1880s

Posted on December 1, 2010 by marywalby

It’s the 1621 Plymouth Thanksgiving dinner that’s linked to the birth of our modern holiday.  But, much of what we consider traditional Thanksgiving fare was unknown at the first Thanksgiving at “Plimoth Rock.”  White potatoes and sweet potatoes hadn’t yet … Continue reading →

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Sebastian’s Barn

Posted on November 16, 2010 by marywalby

The only surviving family photo of Sebastian Walby with his wife and 14 children was taken on the farmhouse porch.  Presumably, everyone was gathered in 1904 to commemorate two sons leaving for Saskatchewan, Canada.    The family homestead was 58 ½ … Continue reading →

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