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Wordless Wednesday 7/21/21
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Transportation – Week 28 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Westward to Kansas, the Amazing Land of Opportunity I’m 12 years old. I’m old enough to join the cattle drive to Kansas. I can keep up with those older guys who are 23 or 24. I may not have all … Continue reading
Free – Week 27 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
From Captured Scottish Loyalist to Indentured Servant to Landowner At 6’7″ with red hair, Ninian Beall was an imposing figure. He started out as a Scottish loyalist who was captured, became an indentured servant, and ended up as a major … 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 6/23/21
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Father’s Day – Week 24 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Family First My father, Billy Dean Watkins, was born April 1, 1930 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Donald and Fanny Watkins. His brother, Donald Claud, was 3 years old. Shortly thereafter, Fanny followed her mother and brothers to California, leaving her … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday 6/16/21
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Bridge – Week 23 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Bridging Skeleton Trees and History In the late 1800’s, genealogists focused on building “skeleton trees” which consist of the “bare bones” of people’s lives including their names and the dates of births, marriages, and deaths. Today most genealogists focus on … Continue reading
Military – Week 22 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Family Ties to the American Revolutionary War Military service has been the foundation of our country. The United States has a distinct personality with a set of evolving values. The American Revolutionary War gave us a hard fought independence. Americans … Continue reading