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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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Myrtle’s Special Desk

Myrtle’s Special Desk

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A recent theme for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks was ‘Hand Me Downs‘. Most of the hand-me-downs in my life…
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Brick Wall Joseph Cushing, Part 3

Brick Wall Joseph Cushing, Part 3

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Last year I revisited one of brick walls, my 3rd GGF Joseph CUSHING (1790-1873).  I also wrote a follow up…
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Sunday Afternoon in the Creek

Sunday Afternoon in the Creek

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This week’s prompt for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is Favorite Photo. The photo below always makes me smile because…
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Joseph Cushing’s Brick Wall, part 2

Joseph Cushing’s Brick Wall, part 2

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When I closed out my first blog post about my brick wall 3rd GGF Joseph CUSHING this was my plan:…
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William K. Heiser Sr. – National Roadeo Champion

William K. Heiser Sr. – National Roadeo Champion

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This week’s 52 Ancestors prompt is Transportation. My entry this week is an updated version of a blog post I…
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