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Rye Historical Society & Town Museum

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Board & Mission
History of the RHS
Rye History in a Clamshell
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Rye Town Museum
Calendar & Events
Calendar
Events
Past Presentations
Resources
Access Rye History
Online Image Catalog
Genealogy
Interactive Timeline
Rye Through the Ages
Videos
Tours of Rye, NH
Blogs
Maps
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What is the Quilt Project?

If you had a chance to view our virtual museum tour you will note that we have a quilt that was put together in around 1892 by the families in town. Beginning July 1, 2020 we will start sharing one square of the quilt each day to ‘crowdsource’ information that descendants of these families might like to share with us.

The pandemic that has the world in its grips during 2020 saw more people at home with family, maybe having a little more time. We hope that we can get lots of information. Each quilt square has several names on it and blog readers will be able to add comments to help bring these names to life. Follow us on FaceBook or check out the RHS webpage daily for a list of names. There are 64 squares on the quilt, with one square a day being shared through the summer. Let’s hear some stories!

Virginia Macdonald
July 29, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #29

Virginia Macdonald
July 29, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
29.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Mary Finlayson

A. Finlayson

Mrs. A. Finlayson

Joseph Watt

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 28, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #28

Virginia Macdonald
July 28, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
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Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Sarah A. Philbrick

Gardner T. Locke

Caroline G. Locke

Nancy Knowles

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

1 Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 27, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #27

Virginia Macdonald
July 27, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
27.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Jonathan Locke

Mrs. G. E. French

Esther R. Locke

G. B. French

Adeline Rand

Mrs. G. B. French

Daniel Brown

G. E. French

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 26, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #26

Virginia Macdonald
July 26, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
26.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Joseph H. Garland

Martha A. Garland

James M. Garland

Margaret C. Garland

Says ‘Made by the ladies of 1897’ in a star

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 25, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #25

Virginia Macdonald
July 25, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
25.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Calvenia S. Brown

Everett A. Jenness

Emeline E. Jenness

Amos P. Brown

Lila C. Moulton

O. D. Moulton

Lillian Y. Chapman

Lizzie H. Moulton

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 24, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #24

Virginia Macdonald
July 24, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
24.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Clara I. Lang

C. Wesley Lang

Florenza Lang

Ada Rand

W. R. Mace

E. T. Brown

A. M. Brown

John Millett

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 23, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #23

Virginia Macdonald
July 23, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
23.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Nellie Farrill

Clara E. Rand

Mary Locke

John F. Locke

W. D. Sleeper

Ida J. Clark

A. S. Clark

Martha J. Sleeper

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 22, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #22

Virginia Macdonald
July 22, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
22.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Louise R. Trefethen

Olivia B. Trefethen

Mrs. O. W. Trefethen

Jennie E. Trefethen

Mary D. Jenness

Gertie E. Jenness

Minnie Johnson

W. L. Jenness

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

Comment
Virginia Macdonald
July 21, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy

Rye NH 1892 Quilt Project Square #21

Virginia Macdonald
July 21, 2020
Quilt, Genealogy
21.jpg

Did you know these people from 1892 in Rye NH?

We would love to know more about them! Please leave any information about the names on the quilt in the comments section!

Elvira Foss

Lena F. Foss

S. Minnette Foss

Emma H. H. Foss

Tagged: family, community, quilt block

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