Several years ago, my father and I were visiting his family in the heartland; I came in from eastern U.S., dad came in from western U.S., and in the middle we met. We took a day out of visiting with family to have a rare father-daughter mini road-trip to rekindle that old bond; connecting over similar … Continue reading Genealogy brings history to life
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WW II letters home, May 30, 1941
Envelope post dated June 2, 1941 Mr. & Mrs. K.W. Rhoades4011 North 30 Street Omaha, Nebraska Kenney RhoadesU.S.S. ColoradoHonolulu T.H.Pearl HarborBox 14 Friday, May 30, [1941] (Memorial Day) Dear Folks, Just a few lines to let you know I’m still here and that everything is O.K., as there isn’t much more to say. I wrote … Continue reading WW II letters home, May 30, 1941
Mary Duggins
Well, I had this typed up for last week but my profession got in the way. Life is tuff when you still have a job-job. Let's talk Duggin's. Philip married Mary F. Duggins on 24 November 1867 in Boyle County, Kentucky, probably Danville. Mary Duggins was born on 17 February 1845 and was the only child … Continue reading Mary Duggins
Woodfin
Some members of our family have the distinguished middle name of Woodfin. It started several generations ago with my great-grandfather, a son of Rosetta Johnson and Daniel Rhoads. The origin of this name (to our family) is a complete mystery and I lose sleep (occasionally) over it. My grandmother told my Uncle that Woodfin was … Continue reading Woodfin
Charles Madden
I think there is enough evidence to say with certainty that Charles Madden was Elizabeth's father. Just to recap from her biography, I was at a dead end with Elizabeth until I was contacted by a fellow researcher who is a DNA match on FTDNA.com. She provided me with some additional information, much of it … Continue reading Charles Madden
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