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Dogs, drinking, dancing…and other distractions for nineteenth century farmers

Dogs, drinking, dancing…and other distractions for nineteenth century farmers

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A few weeks ago, I read something written by A. B. Simpson (1843-1919) that made me think about my farming…
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Same Name: Renatus x 5 or 6

Same Name: Renatus x 5 or 6

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The prompt for this week is: Same Name. I had a few choices like Mordecai and Daniel. Instead I chose…
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A. B. Martin’s unusual death

A. B. Martin’s unusual death

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Death certificates usual only give basic facts like heart attack or stroke or cancer. Often times they give a secondary…
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52 Ancestors Week 25 – The rest of Henrietta’s story

52 Ancestors Week 25 – The rest of Henrietta’s story

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Last week I said that the horrific death of Tom GRIFFIN wasn’t the end of the story concerning his wife,…
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52 Ancestors Week 20 – Henry D. Griffin, Bright’s disease sufferer

52 Ancestors Week 20 – Henry D. Griffin, Bright’s disease sufferer

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Henry David GRIFFIN was the brother of my 2nd great-grandmother, Flora Ann GRIFFIN GRANT. This makes him my 2nd great…
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52 Ancestors Week 14 – Phillip Martin: Farmer, Preacher and POW

52 Ancestors Week 14 – Phillip Martin: Farmer, Preacher and POW

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Phillip MARTIN, my 2nd great-grandfather, was born 30 March 1831 to Joel E. MARTIN and Sarah GILL MARTIN. He was…
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