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Wordless Wednesday 9/15/21

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Working – Week 36 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

Old World and New World Sheriffs Several of my ancestors have held the position of sheriff, both in the old world and in the new world.  The role of sheriff, which is the oldest official post in England and Wales, … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 9/8/21

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School – Week 35 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

57 Years Flew By I loved school which is a good thing since I was in school for 57 continuous years. I was really fortunate to discover my passion early on. Learning was exciting. As a toddler, my mother allowed … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 9/1/21

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Character – Week 34 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

Character Transcends the Generations Character defines who we are. It is the real you. In Colonial America, “The roles men expected of women followed a strict guideline. Those guidelines kept women in certain boundaries. Women had no defined legal identity … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 8/25/21

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Tragedy – Week 33 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

The Shakespeare Connection William Shakespeare’s Henry V is a tragedy that’s classified as an historical play because it is based on true events including the Battle of Agincourt, 1415. Most people love a great underdog story and Shakespeare immortalized this … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 8/18/2

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In the City – Week 32 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

A Tale of Two Railroad Cities John Peter Anthony (Antony) spent his adult life working for the railroad. John was born June 6, 1861 in Heilenbach in the district of Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prum in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany to Jacob Johann Antony and … Continue reading

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