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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
Favorite Name – Week 31 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Common or Unusual? The most popular name in my family tree is John. Then there is Stephen, Malcolm, Francis and Frances, Mary, and Sarah. Some of the more unusual women’s names in my tree are: Elvira, Orriminah, Otillia (nicknamed Tilly), … Continue reading
Fashion – Week 29 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
From Little Annie to Granny Annie Fashion is one way that we reflect our personalities. As we choose clothes, we select styles that showcase our personalities and the culture of the time. Fashion allows us both to fit in and … Continue reading
Conflict – Week 26 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Conflict Because of a Conflict Malcolm McLeod was born July 12, 1900 in Bruce, Ontario, Canada to John and Sarah (Liggett) McLeod. His family immigrated in 1902 and settled in San Bernardino, California. He didn’t have much education; he didn’t … Continue reading
Groups – Week 25 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
More than Camaraderie The stars aligned when a particular group of teachers found themselves in the 300 building at Desert Springs Middle School during the early years of the school. The six of us became much more than colleagues or … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday 6/2/21
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Cousin Bait – Week 20 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Connecting with the Anthonys As the family historian, my goal is to uncover as many stories as possible and bring our ancestors to life. A few years back my mother and her cousin spent time sending family photos back and … Continue reading
Mother’s Day – Week 19 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Best Mother’s Day Present Ever I was born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1955. My mother was a very young mother. She and my dad were married on June 13, 1954 when she was barely 16 and I was born … Continue reading
DNA – Week 16 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
“Life is lived forwards, but understood backwards.” Soren Kierkegaard DNA results are most accurate when examined in conjunction with genealogical research. According to https://www.livescience.com, DNA findings are not an exact science because groups of people moved and mixed with other … Continue reading
Multiples – Week 9 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Twins My genealogic journey began with a search for twins. During my Thanksgiving visit in 2014, my mother, Jerrie Watkins Bernal, asked me to make a book about her family. She and her cousin (actually her first cousin, once removed), … Continue reading