UPDATE: Newer information has been published in Fresh Starts. A cousin once asked me, which of our ancestors came through Ellis Island? They say that at least 40% of the current American population can trace their ancestry to someone who came through Ellis Island. I told my cousin then, that I didn’t think anyone in … Continue reading Ellis Island, Castle Garden, or bust
Tag: Rhoades
John Rhodes, part 2
Continued from Part 1 I am not alone in our Rhoades research. I have made friends with other genealogy hobbyists and between us all, we have identified a possible relative of John who traveled with him through Ohio to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Joseph and his family are found near John's family in Ohio and Indiana. … Continue reading John Rhodes, part 2
John Rhodes, part 1
There is so much to share about John that I may bore the reader who is not as interested in the mechanics of genealogy. For this, I apologize in advance, feel free to wait for part 2 and the genealogical summary. As I mentioned in my post for Daniel Rhoads, his parents were clearly named … Continue reading John Rhodes, part 1
James F. Johnson
With the new knowledge of Rosetta's true maiden name, I searched and searched. All I had at this point were indexes to records naming Rosetta, but I had not yet seen the actual records. I found a few Rosetta Johnson's in earlier census but could not be sure I had the right one. One had … Continue reading James F. Johnson
Rosetta Johnson
Rosetta was my first brick wall. We knew she was known by three surnames, Crum, Truman, and Rhoads. But what was her maiden name? My Uncle has two Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) posters, one for George Crum and one for Daniel Rhoads. Somehow he knew her connection to George Crum, but little else. The answer … Continue reading Rosetta Johnson
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