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1840 U.S. Federal Census for South Huntington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. I am at a hard brick wall on many of our female ancestors. I know who all of my 3 x great grandmothers are, but I am unable to complete documentation on four. Daniel’s mother, Mary Wible or Weigle, has been elusive; however, I may … Continue reading My Lost Grandmothers: More Brick Walls
Envelope postdated 2 September 1941 Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Rhoades4011 North 30 StreetOmaha, Nebraska Kenney RhoadesU.S.S. Colorado Box 14Bremerton, Wash September 1, 1941 Dear Folks, Hi everybody as you all see by the date I missed my annual [I think he meant usual, but definitely says “anual”(sic)] Sunday letter and am writing today instead. One … Continue reading WW II letters home, September 1, 1941
Envelope postdated 17 August 1941 Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Rhoades 4011 North 30 Street Omaha, NE Sunday, August 17 Dear Folks, Got your letter Friday and was as glad to hear from home as you must have been to hear from me. I was beginning to think maybe something had happened back there or else … Continue reading WW II letters home, August 17, 1941
Life has just really picked up for me. It shouldn't last to much longer and then I can get back into my weekly routine. The next few posts will be me catching up on letters home and getting us back on track to September. Envelope postdated 11 July 1941 Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Rhoades 4011 … Continue reading WW II letters home, July 10, 1941
James Gage is where I have been a little unsure of our Gage line. I know Isaac Gage is the son of James Gage and Rebecca as recorded in Pelham County, New Hampshire transcribed records. But who was James Gage? I cast my net about New Hampshire. I found one James Gage death record in … Continue reading James Gage
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