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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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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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Henry L. Griffin – Lost in World War 1

Henry L. Griffin – Lost in World War 1

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Henry Lee GRIFFIN was born 29 Apr 1892 in Platt Springs, Lexington County, South Carolina. His parents were Henry David…
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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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Jerry M. Thomas: next to the last

Jerry M. Thomas: next to the last

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The prompt this week is Next to Last Jeremiah M. THOMAS (1852-1930) was the next to the last child of…
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Memorial Day: Phillip Martin – Farmer, Preacher, POW

Memorial Day: Phillip Martin – Farmer, Preacher, POW

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The prompt for 52 Ancestors/52 Weeks is Memorial Day. Phillip MARTIN, my 2nd great-grandfather, was born 30 March 1831 to Joel…
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