Charlotte Nellie Crotty My 2nd Great Aunt
Charlotte Nellie Crotty was born in 1881 to Garrett Crotty 7 Mary Roach. She married Rush Cowen Robertson (he had a twin brother) on 27 Nov 1907 in Sioux City, IA. She died 15 Dec 1952 in Sioux city,...
View ArticleAndrew Jackson Davis Had A Slave
Andrew Jackson Davis was born to Isham Davis & Elizabeth Ingram on 11 Jan 1810 in Chatham, North Carolina, USA.He married 4 timesAilsey "Alsa" Bullard on 12 Nov 1833 in Chatham, North...
View ArticleWilliam Frederick Eccleston: My 5th Great Uncle
When William Frederick Eccleston was born on March 22, 1783, in Stonington, Connecticut, his father, David Eccleston, was 27 and his mother, Catherine Fanning, was 20. He had five children with Sally...
View ArticleEllen Babcock
Ellen Babcock was born 1847 and died 28 May 1871 in Lake Belt, Martin, MN. She married 29 Jun 1870 in Lake Belt, Martin, MN. To Lyman Kately who had 3 wives. Wives of Lyman KatelyHannah Melissa Graham...
View ArticleRobert Lyman Helms: 3rd Great Uncle Of
My X-Husband Brian Robert Rowley's 3rd Great UncleRobert Lyman Helms born to Robert Helms & jane Benson on 4 Sep 1837 in East Randolph Cattaraugus, New York being the 6th and last child born.He...
View ArticleCapt. Charles Frederick Kavanaugh Sr.
Charles Frederick Kavanagh was born in 1726, at birth place, Virginia, to Philemon Kavanaugh and Ann Kavanaugh (born Williams).Philemon was born in 1711, in Caven Co, Ireland.Ann was born in 1712, in...
View ArticleWishful Wednesday: Dessie Anna Robertson
Of all my beloved ancestors Dessie Anna Robertson is the one I am most crazy about. Maybe even obsessed. This Lady went through alot in her lifetime and I would love to sit in her parlor and have a cup...
View ArticleSurname Saturday: Prechtl
Elizabeth Catherine "Betty" Prechtl Elizabeth Catherine "Betty" Prechtl was born on 6 Apr 1924 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.She was married on 16 Nov 1946 in Eagle Rock, CA. to Emory Francis...
View ArticleSentimental Sunday: Grandmother's Tea Cups
My maternal grandmother Dorothy Couch-Robertson was one of my greatest mentors. She taught me a lot about faith and family. When she died in 2001 it broke my heart, she was 90 years old and I know she...
View ArticleAmanuensis Monday: Robertson Letter 1920
This letter is to John Edgar Robertson (my Maternal Grandfather) from his sister Dessie Anna Robertson-Warren
View ArticleTravel Tuesday: San Francisco
I traveled with my mom to California in February of 2015 and we got a tour of some very interesting things in San Francisco. We learned about a place that use to exist called Sutro Baths, The Sutro...
View ArticleWorkday Wednesday: My Dad The Trucker
My dad Donald Ray Kubberness wasn't home much when I was a kid, he had all kinds of jobs, traveling salesmen, ran a chain of laundromats, and was a truck driver of everything you could imagine. This...
View ArticleRollo My 34th Great Grandfather
Rollo (Norman: Rou; Old Norse: Hrólfr; French: Rollon; c. 846 - c. 930 AD) was a Viking who became the first ruler of Normandy, a region of France. He is sometimes called the 1st Duke of Normandy....
View ArticleSurname Saturday: Joel Maxson
Joel was born on 28 May 1742 in Westerly, R.I. and he died on 5 Sep 1762 in Westerly R.I. At the age of 20.In 1762 He was a Pvt. in the expedition against Havana, Cuba.Siege Map of HavanaThis is the...
View ArticleSunday’s Obituary: William Small
Killed by Lightning- Mr. Wm SmallA farmer living about three miles of St. Charles, was instantly killed by lightning on Saturday afternoon last at about 3 o'clock. He was in the field at the time...
View ArticleMilitary Monday: Jeremiah Becker
My 4th Great UncleJeremiah Becker enlisted at Elgin, Illinois as a Private on 14 August 1862 in Company E of the 127th Illinois Infantry. He was mustered out on 5 June...
View ArticleTuesday Tip: Write It Down!
Over the last few weeks I have been working on my genealogy and organizing my Family Tree program. There was an update about a year ago the wiped out some branches of my tree. I always back it up but I...
View ArticleWednesday’s Child: Ruth Beverly Wood
My beloved little 2nd cousin 1x Ruth Beverly Wood was born on 26 Jun 1923 in Rock Valley, Sioux, Iowa. She was born to Maude Ethel Warren & Howard Clendenon Wood. She was their...
View ArticleTreasure Chest Thursday: Grandchildren
I have a treasure box and it's imaginary, but it holds 9 of the most beautiful treasurers you ever saw.They sparkle like gems and they will dazzle your eyes. They will tickle your fancy and sometimes,...
View ArticleFamily Friends Friday: Auntie Dee
When I was little living in Aberdeen, SD. My mom had a best friend named Dee Siert (Deanne Joyce Gates). They met at ceramic classes they attended. This is my mom holding my brother Ray and my Auntie...
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