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Week 5: A Breakthrough Moment Since writing about Rosetta’s lost sister, I have not had any new breakthrough moments. I have also already written about some of my bigger breakthrough moments: 1. Ohlrick Kucks did not fight in the Civil War because he didn’t arrive in the USA until 1870.2. William Emery’s place and date of death were … Continue reading Breakthrough Moment and Favorite Photo
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
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