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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

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Wordless Wednesday – 7/7/21

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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

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Wordless Wednesday 6/30/21

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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

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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

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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

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Wordless Wednesday 6/8/21

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