U.S. Navy at 17 – USS Oneida
The Veteran’s History Project published an oral interview with John H. Garner. John Garner’s experience in the Navy was similar to Eugene Crawford’s experience. Both… Read More »U.S. Navy at 17 – USS Oneida
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The Mighty Mo – Then and Now
Saga of the Elwood Cemetery – Part 3 As pointed out in an earlier post (Elwood, Kansas and the Mighty Mo), the Kansas State Historical… Read More »The Mighty Mo – Then and Now
Elwood Kansas & the Mighty Mo
In trying to locate more information on a cemetery at Elwood, Kansas, my husband unearthed some interesting maps of Elwood in relation to the Missouri… Read More »Elwood Kansas & the Mighty Mo
Another mystery child!
In my post, Who Is Jenny Neal, I wrote about finding a 13 year old child living with my great-grandparents that I could not explain.… Read More »Another mystery child!
Where’s My Irish?
Today is March 17th – St. Patrick’s day. In honor of the day, I was curious about whether I have Irish ancestry. Since my research… Read More »Where’s My Irish?
Elwood Cemetery – What is the evidence?
About a month ago, I discovered my great-great grandfather, Albert Hutchinson, listed on Find a Grave. Albert and his first wife, Julia Harding, have been… Read More »Elwood Cemetery – What is the evidence?
My Baby Brother Continued
Transcribed from an interview with my dad (and mom): Me: Dave’s birth D – Well that was sort of an exciting time. Your mother and… Read More »My Baby Brother Continued
My Dad – Seaman 1st Class
Piecing together dad’s military service is a challenge! This is because all of the documents indicate that he graduated from high school while enlisted in… Read More »My Dad – Seaman 1st Class
My Baby Brother(s) – Mom’s version
“We had gone to Dodge the year Dave was born. I had checked with the doctor to be sure it was okay to travel and… Read More »My Baby Brother(s) – Mom’s version
Childhood Companions
Summers in Dodge City meant playing outdoors with one or all of other neighborhood kids: Becky, Sherry, Jimmy, Kirby, Shelly, Cheryl, Billie, Dana, Brett, or… Read More »Childhood Companions