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James C. Griffin: One Early Death Becomes Two

James C. Griffin: One Early Death Becomes Two

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When I notice an early death in family history records, I’m always saddened. But I’m always curious, too. When I…
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The Seven Civil War Sons of Allen Miles, Sr.

The Seven Civil War Sons of Allen Miles, Sr.

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A recent theme for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks was Large. I thought my 3rd great-grandfather, Renatus THOMAS of Richland…
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Born on a Harvest Moon

Born on a Harvest Moon

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This week’s prompt for 52 Ancestors in 52 Week is: Harvest. I’m writing about my 2nd cousin, twice removed William…
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The curious death of Joseph Lynch

The curious death of Joseph Lynch

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Joseph LYNCH (1846-1875) was married to my 3rd great aunt, Harriet THOMAS LYNCH. Harriet was a daughter of Renatus THOMAS…
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The murder of Thomas Wescott, part 2

The murder of Thomas Wescott, part 2

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This is part 2 of The Murder of Thomas Wescott. Read part 1 here   Suicide ruled out At first,…
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The murder of Thomas Wescott, part 1

The murder of Thomas Wescott, part 1

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Robert Thomas Wescott, called Thomas, was born 19 April 1860 in Richland County ‘on a farm on Crane creek near…
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