August Genealogy To-Do
So July got away from me and it looks like August is going to be very busy too. I’m finding that the format of my to-do list isn’t working for me anymore – doesn’t motivate me to get any specific …
Tag: Denman family
June Genealogy To-Do List
Research * My goal this month is to document what I actually know about my Denman immigrant ancestor in preparation for my trip in the Fall. Try to figure out where the information about William’s parents came from and what …
A Random Act of Genealogical Kindness
Two weeks ago I got an email that there was a comment to be approved on our blog. When I read the comment I was thrilled and then, I have to admit, just a tiny bit suspicious (sorry, Linda!). The …
A Pioneer Story: The End of Laura’s Childhood
The first teaching job Laura was offered was in Homer, Licking county, Ohio. The typed transcript I have of Laura’s memoir says it was Horner, but that was undoubtedly a misreading of her handwriting. The very small community (an unincorporated …
A Pioneer Story: Laura’s Childhood-Part 4
Having been freed from taking care of her sister and young nephew, Laura was ready for other employment. She was fairly quickly able to find a job teaching, first the summer term at a school district in one near-by place …