While I mull over how to proceed with my Kuck’s in Germany, I decided to revisit Marian Tucker DeJean (note: I have made some updates to her original article). She is one of my brick walls and was apparently Myrle Gage Grimes’ as well. When I wrote about Marian originally, I had not noticed a note … Continue reading Marian Tucker’s Foster Family
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The Kücks Tangled Web
Let's rewind once again, to Ohlrick Kucks. That old rascal who clipped his grandchildren's nails too short, hoarded the candy, and may have had an alias. I previously mentioned that another researcher through a different family line also recorded an alias story and gave his alias as Henry Brandt. But when would he have used … Continue reading The Kücks Tangled Web
A Short Note
Well...life appears to be trying to return to normal. Work has gotten in the way of my research. It seems my job is good at causing me to lose momentum and forget where I left off in research. This week has been about resettling into a work-from-home routine. You know, meal planning, cleaning, laundry, unpacking, … Continue reading A Short Note
The Schröder Sisters – a Kücks Update
Note: I have intentionally continued to use the spelling of Ollerrich for the elder and Ohlrich for the younger to help the reader differentiate between which one I am referring to. The alternate spellings are provided for each family member to help tie them to the typical spelling used in Iowa. The spelling for Eckhoff is based on … Continue reading The Schröder Sisters – a Kücks Update
Letters Home – Back to the Pacific in 1943
There still are no letters to transcribe since the Battle of Casablanca (Operation Torch). But while I continue to pull some strings on Kucks and Grandma's mtDNA, I will give you scuttle butt from the U.S.S. Massachusetts. Big Mamie came home to Casco Bay in November after the Vichy French surrendered at Casablanca. The crew … Continue reading Letters Home – Back to the Pacific in 1943
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