Sharing ancestors, one person at a time. Genealogy and history.
Caveat: I use a Mac for genealogy. I am not sure how this would work on a PC. The icons discussed are Apple icons that are also the same used in text messages on an iPhone, iPad, the desktop version to texting - iMessage. Do you like using commercial Genealogy software? I know I do. … Continue reading Rabbit Holes & Icons
Up until recently, I had very little on Elizabeth Bullis. The census is all I have found to provide a window of birth between 1821 and 1823 in the state of New York. Her marriage to Julian DeJean is recorded in a Rock County index (transcribed) as 22 October 1846 at Janesville. Their first son, … Continue reading Elizabeth Bullis – Herstory
Let's see...where was I with the Batey's, right, I left off with Philip Batey while I validated a few things on his parents. Philip Batey's death certificate was issued in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana and named his parents as William Batey and Catherine "Mintin" (sometimes spelled Katherine). Squire was key in identifying the correct … Continue reading William Batey and Catherine Minton
Ahhh…the last topic of the year. What will it be? Yes, of course, resolution. I think it’s safe to say that every one of your immigrant ancestors who came to America had the same resolution…to find a better life, opportunity, and after the penning of our Constitution, life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. As the years go … Continue reading Resolutions – through the years
It’s hard to believe that I managed to stick with Amy Johnson-Crow’s writing challenge to write about ancestors for 52 weeks. This challenge has helped me keep up with a routine writing schedule and prompted me to tell stories about ancestors that I might never have thought of. One more week next week, Resolutions, and … Continue reading Winter – In Grandma’s time
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