Do you
think Nathaniel Henry Felt had
unimportant, ordinary ancestors?
If you do you would probably be wrong.
The Rev. Joseph Barlow
Felt, renowned antiquarian of Salem,
was Nathaniel's first cousin.
Bridget Bishop, the first person
executed for witchcraft in 1692, was his 4th Great
Grandmother. Captain John Felt,
hero at the North Bridge in February
1775, was his Great Uncle.
Ancestors and Kindred of Nathaniel H. Felt
Documents and Websites
Mary Ann Featherstone Jacobs once quipped,
"It's better to have classy ancestors", and I couldn't agree more. One
of the best aspects of being a descendant of Nathaniel Henry Felt is
inheriting his genealogy.
Relationship to NHF
Name
Comment
4th Great Grandfather
Felt, George
Casco Bay, Maine Document 5;
Tab 7; Author: Detroit Publishing Company; Publisher: Detroit Publishing Company;
1900-1906, ?
Felt Genealogy (The Book)
Document 1, Tab 16; Author: John
E. Morris; Publisher: Press of The Case, Lockwood &
Brainard Company; 1893, Hartford, Conn.
First Felt in America.
NHF is in George's 7th generation.
"FELT, GEORGE, Charlestown 1633, lived on Malden side,
married Elizabeth dtr of widow Prudence Wilkinson; bef. 1663
had removed to Casco, where his son George settled on lands
purchased many years prior by the father was a thriving man,
but after his death the father was oppressed by younger
men and soon after 1689, if not earlier, went back to
Malden, there died 1693, age 92. By w. Elizabeth wh. was adm.
of the ch. 19 Jan. 1640, had Elizabeth George, and Mary, all
bapt. 26 foll. and Moses, 20 Dec. 1641.
GEORGE, Falmouth, s. of the preced. m. a
d. of Jane, wid. of Arthur Mackworth (but perhaps by Samuel
Andrews, her first h.), had George, Samuel, and Jonathan,
was k. by the Ind. 23 Sept. 1676 on an isl. in the harbor.
MOSES, Falmouth 1689, s. of first George,
rem. to Malden, liv. there to great age.
Rev. Joseph B. Felt, the annalist of
Salem, is supposed to be of this fam. but he thinks the line
cannot be traced.
It would be interesting to see the
Reverend's face today -- Webmaster
3rd Great Grandfather
Felt, George Jr.
House Island, Maine
Photograph of the island where
George Felt, Jr. was killed. The island then
was called Munjoy Island.
Soldiers of King Phillip's War
The document is not yet
available online
George Felt, Jr. was killed in this early pilgrim war on North America.
4th Great Grandmother
Bishop, Bridget Wasselbe Oliver
Article from website
Document 6, Tab 7, Author Professor Doug Linder; Publisher:
University of Missouri Kansas City Law School; June 2001, Kansas City
Online Documents University of Virginia and Peabody Essex Institute joint
project; exhaustive project; look for Bishop, Bridget in indexes
Witch Hill
Document
11; Tab 7; Author: Detroit Publishing Company; Publisher: Detroit Publishing
Company; 1900-1906
Captain Nathaniel Silsbee and
Nathaniel Henry Felt's father were 1st Cousins through their
mutual grandparents John Beckett and Rebecca Beadle.
However, NHF's great grandfather, Jonathan Felt, also
married a Silsbee making them also 3rd cousins.
3rd Cousin 2 Times Removed
Pickering, Timothy (George Washington's
Cabinet; John Adams' Secretary of State)
Timothy Pickering and David
Felt (NHF's grandfather) were 3rd Cousins.
Other Descendants of George Felt of Casco Bay
Documents and Websites
The Felt Family, or in
other words the descendants of George Felt of Casco Bay,
is a very large and diverse group by now. Not every
person with the surname of Felt in the United States is
an authentic descendant, but most of us who can find a
path from Yankee roots are members of the family. This
website is mostly dedicated to the descendants of
Nathaniel Henry Felt born at Salem, MA in 1816, but he
was a member of a much larger patriarchal family line
that started in his home town in the year 1627 when the
first Felt embarked to the New World from Leighton
Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England.
Relationship to George
Name
Comment
8th Generation
Felt, Andrew J.
Born 27 Dec
1833
In 1856 Mr. Felt assumed editorial control of the North Iowa
times of McGregor.
Felt Genealogy says of him, "born in Boston, Mass., Sept.
21 1831; married in New York, Sept. 23, 1854, Mary Anne
Frain, daughter of John and Elizabeth Nesbit Frain.
They reside at No. 244 West 135th Street, New York.
Mr. Felt is a mechanical engineer.
There was no mention of the "Theosophical Society"
that George H. Felt helped to found.
Theosophical Society websites (numerous)
George was "there" at the first meeting of the new age
cult; therefore his lecture is oft quoted and he is
venerated.
As early as May, 1875, the Colonel had suggested the
formation of a "Miracle Club," to continue spiritistic
investigation. His proposal was made in the interest of
psychic research. It was not taken up. But Madame
Blavatsky's sprightly evening chatter and her reported
magical feats continued to draw groups of intelligent people
to her rooms. Among those thus attracted was Mr. George H.
Felt, who had made some careful studies in phases of
Egyptology. He was asked to lecture on these subjects and on
the 7th of September, 1875, a score of people had gathered
in H.P.B.'s parlors to hear his address on "The Lost Canon
of Proportion of the Egyptians." Dr. Seth Pancoast, a most
erudite Kabbalist was present, and after the lecture he led
the discussion to the subject of the occult powers of the
ancient magicians. Mr. Felt said he had proven those powers
and had with them evoked elemental creatures and "hundreds
of shadowy forms." As the tense debate proceeded, acting on
an impulse, Col. Olcott wrote on a scrap of paper, which he
passed over to Madame Blavatsky through the hands of Mr. W.
Q. Judge, the following: "Would it not be a good thing to
form a Society for this kind of study?" She read it and
indicated assent.
Felts Mills Family is documented..."In
character Mr. Felt was a sturdy, resolute, high-minded and
honorable man; a stranger to fear and discouragement; a good
neighbor and warm friend, and a public-spirited, patriotic
citizen, whose sympathies and influence were ever on the
side of sound morality and public virtue. In habits he was
strictly temperate, being opposed alike to the use of
intoxicants and tobacco. He took a deep interest in
political affairs, though never an aspirant to office, the
only office held by him being postmaster at Felts Mills and
supervisor of the town of Rutland."
Ended up in Galena, IL and was engaged in
mercantile business with his brother. His house today
is a bed and breakfast inn.
9th Generation
Felt, Roy Horace Born: 3 Jan
1884, Webster City, Hamilton, IA Father: John Alphonso
Felt from Lebanon, NY
Roy Horace Felt was born in Iowa, but he
made it to Utah by the time he was 17. The newspaper
clipping uses the initial "F." but I think it should have
been an H. Roy Horace Felt died in Salt Lake City
David County Clipper, 2 Jan 1903
Roy F. Felt, a 17-year-old boy, who was in jail in St.
George, last week made his escape by the assistance of
another boy. Both boys secured horses, cut the telegraph
wires to prevent word being sent in advance, and rode away,
but were captured the next day.
It would be very interesting to learn more about this
person. It is also very interesting to find another
newspaper clipping in Utah about Roy's 5th cousin Clyde Felt
on the same page.
Davis County Clipper article.
Served as an Ensign in French and Indian
War, and commissioned by Governor Trumbull. Samuel
Felt had a strong love affair with Miss Mehitabel Buell and
married her. They had 13 children
6th Generation
Felt, Willard
Born: 7 May
1796, Canton, Mass
Died: 2 Mar 1862, West Farms, NY
Son of Benjamin and Witstill Capen Felt
Brother of David Felt of "Feltville" fame.
From a Chapter 3 of "The Granite Railway and
Assocated Enterprises"
To Willard Felt was given the
job of building the first railcar on the first railroad of
America.
The job of building the first car was given to Mr.
Willard Felt of East Milton who was a wheelwright and
blacksmith. His shop was located at the corner of Adams and
Squantum Streets next to his home. In later years this shop
was turned into a fine residence and is still occupied.
Figure 18 shows the house as it looks today, its outside
little changed through the years except for the roof. After
constructing the first car, Mr. Felt made additional cars
and did all the work making and repairing cars and machinery
in connection with the railway.
The frame work of this first car was made of oak timbers.
The wheels were six and one half feet in diameter. The axle
tree was arched in the center to give more space above the
ground. The loads of granite blocks were carried on a
platform made of oak, ten feet long and about four feet
wide. The platform was placed between the two rails and the
blocks of granite were rolled on the platform by men with
crowbars and rollers. Then the car was run over the loaded
platform and four chains running over grooved wheels
attached to shafting at the top of the car were then hooked
to eyebolts at the corners of the platform, and these chains
were then wound upon the shaft by wheel or lever power, thus
raising the platform and suspending the load between the
wheels.
Perhaps one can get a better idea of the construction of the
car by referring to Figure 19 than by having me try to
explain it. This picture is one taken of the replica made
from the original plans and drawings and was used in
Quincy's 300th anniversary in 1925. Figure 20 shows a copy
of the original plans as drawn by Gridley Bryant. Figure 21
is a copy of plans taken from the original and used in
building the replica in 1925.
The cost of building the first car was $600.00. I have been
told that it cost around $1,000.00 to build the replica and,
at today's high costs, it would cost from $2,000.00 to
$2,500.00 to build this same car now. This first car
continued in constant use for nearly 50 years until the
Granite Railway's road rights were purchased by the Old
Colony and Newport Railroad in 1870.
If every Felt was plotted on a map in the United States, distinct blobs would
likely show up in Illinois, New England and Utah. Utah had the favor of two
LDS polygamists including Nathaniel
H. Felt and John Felt; both of them had several sons.
We politely say the other Felts are of the Huntsville
Felt line. Actually John Felt had two households;
the other one unknown to this webmaster. As a
Felt, I appreciate the contributions of the other Felt
family, because their reputations always seem to be
praiseworthy.
b. 1950 d. 2003 - Dennis
Felt, 53, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday,
October 16, 2003.
Dennis was born February 9, 1950 in to
Eskil Gus and Phyllis Felt. He lived most of his young life
in Ogden and then moved to Bountiful in 1965. He graduated
from Bountiful High School in 1968 and later graduated with
a Bachelors Degree from Weber State University in 1973. He
married LeAnn Calder in 1971 and had two children, Nathan
Andrew (Andy) Felt and Jody Felt. He later married his best
friend and soul mate Larene Ostlund in 1989.
Dennis worked for Reams Food Stores for over 30 years,
heading up their security and loss prevention program.
Dennis was a loving and generous husband, father, and
grandfather, and was a true friend to those who were lucky
enough to call him their friend. He loved to golf, travel
and spend time with his family and friends
Felt, Dick
Amazing former pro football player and BYU
coach. It's too bad we can't claim this bright star
Felt, Eskil Gus
BOUNTIFUL -- Eskil Gus Felt , age 87 , passed away Wednesday
April 4 , 2001 at his home in Bountiful.
He was born April 29 , 1913 in Huntsville , Utah the son of
Gustave and Alva Leontina Oberg Felt. Married Phyllis
Richardson February 28 , 1935 , in Ogden, Utah. She
passed away in 1987. He retired at 80 years of age
from Trans America Tax Services. He was a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served
as a Scout Master. He was also a member of the Elks.
He is survived by his son , Dennis ( Larene ) Felt ; five
grandchildren , Andy and Jody Felt ; Eric , Greg , and Troy
Ochoa ; five great grandchildren , also a brother , Leon
Felt.
Graveside services will be held 2 : 00 p.m. , Saturday April
7 , 2001 at Bountiful City Cemetery , 2224 S. 200 W. under
the direction of Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary.
Set apart for a mission to Scandinavia July
26, 1897; he returned October 28, 1899. He went again
in 1904.
Felt, John Sr.
Died at age 97 in 1916
Felt, John Earl
Born 29 May 1891,
Huntsville, UT. Buried in Huntsville, UT.
He was bishop there. In 1930 he was elected to the
city council.
Felt, Joseph
Elected Justice of the Peace in Huntsville,
UT, 1924
Felt, Lester
Elected Clerk, Huntsville, UT, 1954
Felt, Nathan Andrew
Nathan Andrew
"Andy" Felt
12/5/1973 ~ 6/30/ 2010
Andy is the son of Dennis and LeAnn Felt. He graduated from
Viewmont High School in 1992 where he met and eventually
married Carmen Wallace. Together they had a beautiful
daughter, Tegan Jean.
Andy is preceded in death by his father, Dennis. Survived by
the light of his life, daughter Tegan "Boo Boo"; his mother
LeAnn; sister, Jody (Mike) DiMaria, Judson and Paislee;
grandmother, June Calder and best friend Carmen Felt, K.C.
and Caden Fife. Also survived by Larene Hawkins, Katie
(Jason) Goodyear and Chris Nuttall and numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held at
11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. at the
Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any Wells
Fargo in the name of Tegan Jean Felt.
Former educator and well-respected man of
Utah County. He wrote to this webmaster recently, "I
am Russ Felt. I descend thru John Johnson Felt-Charles
Felt-George Daniel Felt- and so on. John, with his wife and
father-in-law immigrated from Hjo, Sweden area. Jonas
Nilsson died on board ship and was buried at sea. Britta
Lisa was his daughter and wife of John." -- 21 Jan 2007
Other Felts Found on the Internet
Documents and Websites
This information is placed here to clarify the use of the name Felt, and to avoid repeating
unnecessary research.
Brandeis University Faculty. He
reports his ancestry is not that of George Felt. Too
bad for us.
Felt, Irving Mitchell
Ancestry traced back to Morris Felt who was
from either Russia or Poland
b: 25 Jan 1909 in New York
d: 22 Sep 1994 in Los Angeles, CA
Mr. Felt is a private investor. He is a Chairman of The
Felt Foundation, Inc., a philanthropic organization. Since
1983, Mr. Felt has been the Honorary Chairman of the Board
of Directors of Madison Square Garden Corporation, an
entertainment company, New York, New York, and prior thereto
he served as President and Chairman of the Board of Madison
Square Garden Corporation. From 1983 through 1988, Mr. Felt
was a Director of Triangle. Mr. Felt is 84 years of age and
has been a director of the Company since April 23, 1993.
Commander Joseph A. Felt enlisted in the
Naval Reserve in September 1947 and later was commissioned
as an Ensign after graduating from Brown university in 1953.
His first duty assignment was with Beach Master Unit TWO.
This was followed by a tour at the THIRD Naval District
Headquarters and subsequent assignment as First lieutenant
and Weapons Officer on USS Salamonie (AO-26)
I specialize in lake and golf course properties. Montana
Real Estate is hot this summer! Let me show you my Montana:
Felt, W. Mark
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 by Jonathan C. Felt Yesterday
when W. Mark Felt's "Watergate Deep Throat" story broke in the news
(see
W. Mark Felt, a biography), my phone and email box rang a dozen
times asking my opinion about W. Mark Felt.I went to
work on the 1920 U.S. Census to determine his genealogy. Felt
is not a close cousin of mine, but he is most likely a George Felt
descendant since he is the grandson of a Martin G. Felt from New
York born in 1834.
W. Mark Felt in 1958
I am not sure where to put Mr. Felt for now.
He is probably a George Felt descendant, but I have not
confirmed it.
Felt Bars
There are at least three bars by the name of FELT. One
in Boston, another in Ohio and one in Miami
Felt Bicycles
3 guys. Each of them successful enough in the bike business
to be live a cushy life and say good bye to business.
However, instead, they burnt the bridges behind them in a
leap of faith due to a burning passion to create a totally
new and successful bike brand. Their vision, to build a new,
useful range of bikes which can satisfy the needs of all
cyclists. Bicycles that do justice to every demand, every
motive and every wallet. Bikes that simply fit today´s, and
any future world's, needs better than any other brand. These
3 guys, Michael Műllmann, Bill Duehring and Jim Felt, have
gathered a dream team of the brightest, most creative and
experienced specialists to implement their vision and give
you the outstanding bikes to fulfil your dreams. Road racers
will find the best frames, giving them the necessary tenths
of a second. Olympic medalists will (and have) ridden Felt
bikes in their greatest victories. Moutainbikers will speed
over hill and vale with fire in their eyes. Kids will reach
their coolest BMX dreams and individualists will drift
through urban traffic on cruisers dripping with dreamy
design. People will revel in the relaxation affording by our
trekking bikes and yet others will feel delight as bodies
firm and health improves thanks to our comfort bikes --
making fitness accessable to all including our elders.
Whatever your dream, reach out and grab it!
Seize the day, don't postpone your wishes until tomorrow --
and should your dream include a bike, explore the facinating
world of Felt!
Felt, Idaho
Named
for Nathaniel H. Felt's two sons, George Francis and Albert
William Felt who first developed and sold the land.
Felt, Oklahoma
Named
for the surveyor of the Railroad there. His actual
name is unknown to this webmaster. The picture to the
left of of their school.
Felt plays pop rock the way it was meant to
be played: All over the map. There's a little power pop, a
little faux-funk wank, some scattered hints of ska (hints,
mind you, not the real thing), some anthemic roots stuff and
even a wee bit of psychedelia just to round out the package.
FELT was founded in 2003 to explore options
for engaged living. It has evolved into an artists'
collaborative working in documentary media, performance, and
installation; a research project focusing on the
relationship between experience, expression, and activism;
and a service organization that creates opportunities for
dialogue and exchange among politically-engaged artists.
Yesterday
when W. Mark Felt's "Watergate Deep Throat" story broke in the news
(
