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They Were Pioneer Women Part 2
The pioneer women in our family were tough as nails. I remember my grandmother telling me the story of how her mother after the death of her husband had to sell of the farm in Nebraska and move the...
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We Are Family
In February of 2015 I was blessed to be able to go to Stockton, CA for my Aunt Dolly's 90th Birthday (A Surprise to her). I flew from Bismarck, ND and my Mom flew from Chicago and we met 3 of my...
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Red Men's Fraternal Accident Association
This is my Grandfather George Edgar Robertson's card. I had no idea what it was for, so I googled it didn't find much so I tried posting in a genealogy help group on Facebook and they found the link I...
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Them Old Phone Numbers
In the early days of phone service, you'd call the operator and ask to be patched through to a particular line. This system was first questioned in 1879 by Alexander Graham Bell's friend, Dr. Moses...
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They Were Soldiers
As I have plugged away at my Family History I have found many hero's. But none that could ever fill a soldier's boot.I have a very strong love and devotion to my country, these United States of...
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They Were Pioneer Women Part One
By the year 1869 when the first transcontinental railroad was finished, over 350,000 pioneers had taken the Oregon Trail to start a new life. Many of these were women and most were accompanied by...
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Friend Of A Friend SGRO Line
Ralph Sgro came to America in 1901 from his beloved and beautiful Country San Vito, Bari Puglia, Italy where he was born on 19 Sep 1890 Father is unknown at this time and the only information we have...
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Nellie Viola Custer
Miss Nellie Viola Custer was born 13 Dec 1901 in Clinton, PAon 16 Oct 1922 in New Cumberland WV she married Thomas Burns Purdy who was born 1 Dec 1869 in Clinton, PAThey had four children: all...
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How Did Your Ancestor's Vote???
The issue of voting rights in the United States, specifically the enfranchisement and disenfranchisement of different groups, has been contested throughout United States history. Eligibility to vote in...
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Captain Matthew Fuller
Capt. Mattew Fuller was the son of Edward Fuller of the Mayflower. Some genealogist's mostly amateurs get this line all messed up. They want a fast track to connect their tree to the Mayflower.This is...
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James Lee Purdy
James enlisted 12 Aug 1861 for 3 years in Co. F, 46th Regiment , PA. Volunteer Infantry under Capt. Ben W. Morgan. Fought at Winchester, Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Atlantic...
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Alan FitzWalter
Alan FitzWalter was born in 1126 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was 78 years old when he died in 1204 at Kyle, East Ayrshire, Scotland.PAISLEY ABBEY He was hereditary High Steward of Scotland...
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Amelia Anna Anders
Amelia Anna Anders was born on 2 Apr 1909 in Pecatonica, IL. She died 5 Aug 1974 in Pecatonica, IL. She married Robert Charles Neely on 19 Aug 1933 in Pecatonica, IL. She is buried at buried at Twelve...
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Julia Louise Schmidt
My cousin 2x removed Julia Louise Schmidt was born 11 Dec 1902 in Kansas City, MO and died 25 May 1968 in Kansas City, MO.She was a career women before the was such a thing. She worked at a law firm as...
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Dr.Jospeh Adam Gallup
Dr. Jospeh Adam GallupJoseph Gallup, born in Stonington, Conn. in 1759 was about six years old when his father brought his family to Hartland. The means of his early education is not known but it...
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Lyman Beniah Gallup
Lyman Beniah Gallup Civil War Veteran Lyman Beniah Gallup was born18 Apr 1834 in Halifax, Windham, VT 105th Infantry RegimentCivil WarLe Roy Regiment; Rochester Regiment; Irish RegimentHistoryThe...
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William Hatch
Anna Whiting & Husband Wiliam HatchAnna WhitingWilliam Hatch was born 9 Dec 1815 in Stone Allerton, Somerset, England He married Ann WHiting on 13 Apr 1838 in Weare, Somerset, England. In 1851 they...
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Alonzo E Heath
Alonzo E HeathAlonzo E Heath was born 28 Aug 1871 in Arcadia, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA He married Emma Amelia Miles on 22 Feb 1902 place unknown at this time.He died 14 Feb 1951 in Osseo,...
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Lucetta Adella Heath
Lucetta Adella HeathLucetta Adella Heath grew up in Wisconsin, she was born 16 Aug 1866 in La Crosse, WI. Her parents were Perry Silvester Heath & Sarah Jane Briggs. She married Jonathan Busby the...
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John Ruckland Amick
My 3rd Great Uncle John Ruckland Amick A farmer in West Virginia, who plowed the land with his own hands. Who sweated and got blisters on his hands and maybe even his feet. Farming in the 1870'sWho...
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