GAR Monument
Most of us have heard of Gettysburg National Military Park. Spread throughout this park are monuments honoring the soldiers who fought there. But, have you… Read More »GAR Monument
Mentzer Hints
Have you found a biography for an ancestor in a county historical society publication or a county history? If so, did it provide clues about… Read More »Mentzer Hints
Mothers in My Tree
#52Ancestors #MothersDay (Maiden names are being used) (3) My Mom Four children 1 died infancy (5) Winnie Letha Currey Three children 1 died in infancy… Read More »Mothers in My Tree
Wedding Photos
Fearless Females – Marriage Saturday Night Genealogy Fun Here is your assignment, should you decide to accept it (you ARE reading this, so I assume… Read More »Wedding Photos
Twins
In a recent ‘Throwback Thursday’ post, I included a picture of my grandmother, Pauline Mentzer and her twin brother, Paul Mentzer. Seeing that picture, my… Read More »Twins
Names
Have you ever wondered whether you are named after someone? Are your siblings named after someone? For me and my brothers, I have not found… Read More »Names
Hospitalized
Dec [2]4 1919 Mrs. E.O. BrilesSt. Joseph HospitalLinwood & ProspectKans City MO Dear Pauline: rec’d your card and so gladto know you are gettingalong allright… Read More »Hospitalized
My Ahnentafel
It’s almost the new year and time again for resolutions. Perhaps you’ve attempted Thomas MacEntee’s Genealogy Do-Over or Amy Johnson Crowe’s ’52 Ancestors’ blog prompts… Read More »My Ahnentafel
Letters
While researching your family, have you ever stumbled across something very precious — but not for your ancestor? That was my experience today when I… Read More »Letters
Honoring the Veterans in My Family
Anyone who has lived in Emporia, Kansas realizes that Veteran’s Day is a MAJOR holiday. Today, we take time to honor those who have served… Read More »Honoring the Veterans in My Family