Sharing ancestors, one person at a time. Genealogy and history.
As some of you may already know, I am in the middle of moving…again. Right? Also, my husband and I are the recipients of the Coomer family ephemera, of which there is quite a bounty. Among this ephemera is a World War II letter home. But this one is a little different. It was written … Continue reading Letters Home – A Boyle County Story
My Uncle expressed a desire to know more about Margaret Russell, wife of Richard Cobe Jr. So this weekend I am trying my hand at creative non-fictional writing. I had to make some assumptions to tie in some connections. I also had to insert a little of my personality into that of Margaret's. Life is … Continue reading Creatively Recreating Margaret
Among the treasures passed along to me by Cousin K was an American Revolution Bicentennial publication by Whiteside County, IA Genealogists. This was a compilation of stories from many of the older residents recounting life and experiences in their youth. Great Aunt E was a member of the group of genealogist who compiled and published … Continue reading Epidemics – Before there was Zoom
Well, my visit with Cousin K was very exciting and everything I had hoped for. I now have my Great Aunt E’s research notes along with all the original photos she used for her publication The Smart Aleck…and more. Even better, I have photos of family that I have never seen. Photos of a young … Continue reading New Treasure Trove
It has been quite a while since my last post. Life suddenly went into overdrive. Blogging took the hit. Unfortunately, my schedule has also prevented me from doing any new genealogy research. Until now. Ok, not research, but a genealogically related visit. My aunt put me in contact with my 1st cousin, once removed, who … Continue reading The Long Break
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