Sharing ancestors, one person at a time. Genealogy and history.
I have more than one theory in progress, but I have already written about my biggest ones. Just to summarize my two biggest theories: First. I ended my post, The Cobe Dilemma, with the suspicion that Cobe was not our immigrant, Richard’s surname. I have been scouring passenger lists from England to Canada in the … Continue reading John Prewet – A Theory in Progress
Back in December, I signed up, yet again, for another year of Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 ancestors in 52 Weeks. And, as with my previous two attempts at participating I am late to the game. But I have a good excuse. I was on vacation. So here I am playing catch-up. Let’s hope that I am better at sticking to … Continue reading Huss Steinberger – an exciting life
As with the letters, I have unintentionally left a large gap in time since my last letters home series. Though, Kenny's letter didn't have quite the gap in time that I have. Well, I am trying. The next letter in our collection is actually from Kenny's dad, Ken Sr. It's been nearly a year between … Continue reading Letters home: a gap in time
Sometimes we are simply blind when it comes to solving puzzles. The most obvious clues tend to just slither on past our notice. As you recall, in Rosetta's Lost Sister (the first post by this name), I thought I had lost Rosetta Johnson Rhoads' sister, Mary, when I found their youngest sister, Theressa May Johnson … Continue reading Rosetta’s Lost Sister – update
Welp…I made it to week 4 and flopped! So, to catch up… Week 5 - Challenge Boy am I challenged to keep up the writing. I have been banging my head on two lines, Tucker and DeJean. I don’t know how long my stubbornness will last before I throw my hands in the air and … Continue reading Weeks 5 – 9 – Challenge and More
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