Annie Osborn had ten siblings spanning three decades, since her father was married three
times (widowed twice). Here are some glimpses of who may have joined her on Martha’s Vineyard for her family Christmas in 1863:
- Her father, Captain Abraham Osborn, and his wife Ann Eliza (Mayhew)
- Her oldest brother Abraham and his fiance Lucy Hobart, who married in 1874 and later went a-whalin’ together
- Her sister Eunice Cross and husband Jim, who lived in Milwaukee
- Her brother John, who apparently joined the Navy and later visited Annie in Kansas
- Her younger sister Mary, who married in 1875 and moved to Brooklyn
It is doubtful that Annie’s finance Daniel Anthony could attend, since he would visit the Vineyard only a month later to marry Annie. This may have been Annie’s last Vineyard Christmas.
All these Osborns appear in my upcoming historical novel entitled The Truth About Daniel. If you have more information about this family, please share it on this blog.
Photo by Jeanne Gehret at The Rowley House Museum, Williamsport, PA
2 Responses
There is a river in Florida by that name. Other than that, I never could figure out the connection. If you do, please let me know! That’s exciting to know there’s a replica. Where is it?
Hello Jeanne, interesting read, your writing about my Father’s family from Edgartown.
I am gathering stories now, for my family as a gift.
Would you happen to know the derivation of the name, the Ocmulgee? I have pictures of the quarter board and met the owner of the replica of the ship.
Blessings Anne osborn