31 – Daniel Haston & Other White County, TN Big Spring Settlers The area south of the Caney Fork River near the mouth of Cane Creek was a prominent settlement in the early 1800s. It was part of White County, Tennessee prior to its inclusion into newly formed Van Buren County in 1840.  The abundance ofContinue reading “31 – Daniel Haston and the White County, TN “Big Spring” Settlers”
Monthly Archives: July 2021
17 – Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
17 – Ballenberg Open-Air Museum On Wednesday, July 21, 2023, our Hiestand-Haston heritage tour group will visit the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum. https://youtu.be/d1COwvzKYlM Ballenberg is an open-air museum in Switzerland that displays traditional buildings and architecture from all over the country. Located near Brienz in the municipality of Hofstetten bei Brienz, Canton of Bern, Ballenberg hasContinue reading “17 – Ballenberg Open-Air Museum”
16 – Lucerne and the Wooden Chapel Bridge
16 – Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland And Shopping in this Beautiful City! In the afternoon of June 20, 2023, our Hiestand-Haston heritage tour group will visit the Swiss city of Lucerne. Not only will we see and stroll across this historic bridge, but there will also be time for shopping in Lucerne. The Kapellbrücke (literally,Continue reading “16 – Lucerne and the Wooden Chapel Bridge”
– June 14-27, 2023 – Hiestand/Haston European Heritage Tour – Terms and Conditions
2023 Hiestand-Haston Europe Tour Price and Other Details June 14-27, 2023 – Switzerland and Rhineland Germany Download a Printable Copy of the Itinerary and Form More Information about the June 14-27, 2023 Hiestand-Haston European Heritage Tour Share this with Hastons or related family members who might be interested in the June 14-27, 2023 Hiestand-Haston EuropeanContinue reading “– June 14-27, 2023 – Hiestand/Haston European Heritage Tour – Terms and Conditions”
30 – Daniel Haston Family Moves Across the Cumberland Plateau
30 – Our Hastons Moved West of the Cumberland Mountain Through the Tellico Treaties of October 25 and 27, 1805, Cherokee chiefs ceded to the United States a large area of Middle Tennessee. On April 24, 1806, the October 1805 treaties were officially proclaimed by the President of the United States.  Much of Middle Tennessee,Continue reading “30 – Daniel Haston Family Moves Across the Cumberland Plateau”
14 – Were Our Ancient Swiss Hiestands Spiritist-Pagans?
14 – Were our Ancient Swiss Hiestands Spiritist-Pagans? Although I can’t say for sure, it is probable, that our Medieval ancestors were pagans who lived in a high-mountain area of what is now the northern edge of Canton Zug, Switzerland. Our June 2023 Hiestand-Haston tour group will visit this area. The (Swiss) hills were aliveContinue reading “14 – Were Our Ancient Swiss Hiestands Spiritist-Pagans?”
July 22-23, 2022 Daniel Haston Family Heritage Days
Gathering for All Haston Families – July 22-23, 2022 The First ALL Daniel Haston Family Get-Together in 200+ Years! The Schedule Important: Keep in mind that we will be on Central Time, so adjust your watches & thinking. Friday Evening, July 22, 2022 (6:00-8:30 pm CENTRAL Time) Fun & informal get-acquainted activities, with “potluck desserts,”Continue reading “July 22-23, 2022 Daniel Haston Family Heritage Days”
15 – The “Black Madonna” in the Einsiedeln Monastery
15 – Einsiedeln Abbey, Home of the Swiss “Black Madonna” Tuesday, June 20, 2023, our Hiestand-Haston tour group will visit the largest church in Switzerland–the famous Einsiedeln Abbey. 150,000 to 200,000 Roman Catholic pilgrims visit each year Black Madonna of Einsiedeln The abbey is dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits, the title being derivedContinue reading “15 – The “Black Madonna” in the Einsiedeln Monastery”
July 26, 2024 – Tour of Daniel Haston Family Historic Sites
2024 Daniel Haston Family Historic Sites Tour Friday Morning, Load the Bus at 9:00 a.m., July 26, 2024 At Hickory Valley Baptist Church We will be touring in three 40-passenger air-conditioned and handicap accessible buses, with on-board PA systems. Download Print Version To see the highlighted route on a printed copy, print in color orContinue reading “July 26, 2024 – Tour of Daniel Haston Family Historic Sites”
Some Lodging Options and Recreation Sites
Some Lodging Options and Recreational Sites For the July 22-23, 2022 Heritage of Daniel Haston Days Week Lodging and Recreation Reservations for lodging at these recreational sites tend to fill up EARLY, plan well ahead if possible. Fall Creek Falls State Park Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of Tennessee’s largest and most visitedContinue reading “Some Lodging Options and Recreation Sites”
29 – Resolving the “McComisky Mystery” in the Daniel Haston Family
29 – Resolving the “McComisky Mystery” in the Haston Family A common piece of erroneous family lore has circulated among Daniel Haston family members for many years–the assumption that Daniel’s son, David, was named “David McComisky Haston.” You don’t have to look at many Haston family trees on Ancestry.com or other genealogy internet sites toContinue reading “29 – Resolving the “McComisky Mystery” in the Daniel Haston Family”
13 – Village of Hirzel, Home of Two Famous People
13 – Village of Hirzel, Switzerland – Home of Two Famous People Our June 2023 Hiestand-Haston tour group will visit the little mountain village of Hirzel, Switzerland on Monday, June 19. The village of Hirzel, just a few miles on the mountainside southwest of Richterswil is famous for its beauty, as well as the homesContinue reading “13 – Village of Hirzel, Home of Two Famous People”
28 – David and Peggy Haston on Grassy Creek in Knox County, TN
28 – David Haston – Distinguishes Himself as a Young Adult Adjacent to a 2020 $45 Million Development Project At age 25, David Haston became the owner of 111 acres in Knox County, TN. Apparently, owning land was not something his father (Daniel) achieved until his mid-50s. In 2020, a $45 million project was developedContinue reading “28 – David and Peggy Haston on Grassy Creek in Knox County, TN”
12 – The Richterswil Museum (Canton Zurich, Switzerland)
The Richterswil Museum (Ortsmuseum Richterswil) The Richterswil local museum deepens the understanding of regional history and promotes cultural life in the community. The main points of their work are: Management and expansion of the historical collection that is housed in the Haus zum Bären. The organization of exhibitions showing part of the local history. TheContinue reading “12 – The Richterswil Museum (Canton Zurich, Switzerland)”
27 – David Haston Marries 14-Year-Old Girl
27 – David Haston Married 14 Year Old “Peggy” Roddy Yeah, I just created the title for the dramatic effect, but it was true. On May 5, 1800 (one day short of David Haston’s 23rd birthday) he was issued a marriage bond to marry Margaret “Peggy” Roddy in Knox County, Tennessee. Perhaps his bride was his 23rd birthday giftContinue reading “27 – David Haston Marries 14-Year-Old Girl”
Haston Family History Overview
The Daniel Haston Family: A Historical Overview The Story of the Daniel Hiestand/Haston Family From the Mountains of Switzerland to the Rhineland of Germany to all across America The Story of Daniel Haston’s SWISS Ancestors, His Life, and All of His Known Children in 50+ Segments If you appreciated this article, please share it withContinue reading “Haston Family History Overview”