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Joseph Cushing: a brick wall revisited

Joseph Cushing: a brick wall revisited

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One of my 3rd great-grandfathers on my dad’s side, Joseph CUSHING, was born in 1790 supposedly in what is now…
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Martha Heiser’s parents: my first brick wall

Martha Heiser’s parents: my first brick wall

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I’ve hit several brick walls in my family research. Today I wrote about the first one: my 2nd great grandparents.

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Whose land was that? (part 2)

Whose land was that? (part 2)

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This is part 2 of a 3 part story. Here’s a link to part 1 if you haven’t read it…
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Stearn Hyser: veteran firefighter and family man

Stearn Hyser: veteran firefighter and family man

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Harry Stearn HYSER, called Stearn, was born 11 November 1879 in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland. He was the middle child…
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Harry Hyser: Union Soldier, Painter, Family Man

Harry Hyser: Union Soldier, Painter, Family Man

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Henry T HYSER, known as Harry, was born August 1849 in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland. His parents were Lewis HEISER…
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52 Ancestors Week 49 – Josiah Cushing, Jr : Truck vs. Train

52 Ancestors Week 49 – Josiah Cushing, Jr : Truck vs. Train

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Josiah CUSHING, Jr. was my first cousin thrice removed on my father’s side. His parents were Josiah CUSHING, Sr. (1828-?)…
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