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[QUOTE=Tom Flanigan;255044]

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 255033)

Somehow they escaped the witch trials of 1692-93 where more people in Andover were accused, sent to Salem, tried and put to death than residents of Salem, else you might not be with us today.

I have a cute little 28 gauge DHE with an original beavertail that I find preferable in the uplands to a splinter when wearing gloves.

My comments are a bit over the top and tongue in cheek. But I hate to see a beavertail and single trigger on a London Best gun. It looks unnatural. I never did like them on a field Parker, but to each his own.

As far as the witch trials, my grandfather, Ralph Farnum Jr, was a grand juryman for the beginning of the hearings in 1692, but died before rendering service. Ralph III and his brother John were summoned on July 30, 1692 to appear as witnesses against Martha Carrier of Andover who was tried for witchcraft and who was hanged August 19, 1692. I have a record of their testimony and the back story passed down through the family and the text of a period letter written by a cousin describing the impact on the family. It is fascinating and not what you would expect.

I would love to read the text of letter. Maybe you could post it over on the "Off Topic forum.

How old was your grandfather when he died. Had to be at least 150. Ha!

Read " Lock, Stock, & Barrel " by Cyril Adams & Robert Braden

[QUOTE=Tom Flanigan;255044]

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 255033)

Yeah, Tom, it is a bit over the top what you said, I have a H&H 16 made in the 30's that has a single trigger, oh and it was ordered by an Englishman , I have a beautiful H&H 20 that was ordered by an American which has double triggers, so.....

Back in the early 80-s in the bar districk when I was out for a TIME.....I found three young college gals. I stayed out front of things, It did not take me long to choose my target. The choices were all good. A 5-5 dark haired country girl cut as a button with a big smile and little dimpled cheeks. A skinny red head with fire in here eyes and a rack that was hard to miss! And finally the one I liked....she was fine, curvy little blonde. I could tell she was smart and kept her head above the crowd. As I watched and planed I saw her blow off several young dudes like a james bond girl would! Here is my chance...her two friends were off mingling so I sat down next to her....she had this lovely English accent, stunning blue eyes, long legs and a low cut short red dress, not cheep in anyway. Time stopped for a moment as we talked. Her friends returned we all chatted and had a few. It was a good time. I left with that cute little country girl...(-: A fella has to know his limitations!!! But I always wonder about that curvy little blond from England. SXS Ohio

Do you have any contact information on the other two girls? What about pictures?

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 288452)

Do you have any contact information on the other two girls? What about pictures?

You will eventually require dimensions as well don't you think Bill ?

[QUOTE=todd allen;255345]

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Originally Posted by Tom Flanigan (Post 255044)

I would love to read the text of letter. Maybe you could post it over on the "Off Topic forum.

I will post the text of the letter in the Off Topic forum after Christmas. My grandfather (10?) and his family went through hardship as a result of the two trials in which he testified against Martha Carrier (who was hung) and Hopestill Tylers wife who was acquitted. The family letter describes him as being "dragged" before the court. But family history indicates another reason for his testimony. I do believe that he did think Martha Carrier was a true witch based on her interactions with him, which were not pleasant. I'll provide more information in the Off Topic forum.

My ex, probably on her mother's side, is a direct descendent of Sarah Hale. I have no serious information about this relationship. The family were sometime residents of Lexington, Salem, and later, Rockport. All gone now, including my ex. I don't need dimensions on those three girls. After forty years, I think I can imagine them.

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 288482)

A little "Bubble bubble toil and trouble" eh Bill?

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