Sharing ancestors, one person at a time. Genealogy and history.
It’s funny how genealogy research progresses. In the case of Mary’s likely father, Jacob, I had little to go on with readily accessible records. However, due to the lack of other Wigle candidates living in South Huntingdon who were socially near John and his father, Henry, we can make a reasonable leap to Jacob. The connection was cinched … Continue reading William Wigle – A Change in Direction
Previously, I had written our Weigle/Wigle line up to Mary, wife of John Rhodes and mother of Daniel. I am reasonably confident that Mary Wigle was the daughter of Jacob Wigle and his wife, Elizabeth. I agree with other researchers that this same Jacob is most likely the man who moved to Wayne County, Ohio, and … Continue reading Jacob Wigle of Wayne County, Ohio
Thanks to COVID, the National Genealogical Society transitioned its annual conference from in-person to virtual. I always earmark the date in the hopes that my work schedule will allow me to attend, especially if its in a city where I have research interests. But it never works out for me (except one year). This year … Continue reading Back to School – Applying it to Mary
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