Genealogy: Shirley Donnelly on The Seletyn Brothers
I love reading through all of the old Shirley Donnelly historical pieces. There really are quite a few of them. One of […]
Genealogy: DAR Research
For a number of female genealogists, becoming a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) is an honor they work hard […]
History: Shirley Donnelly – Murderer Wash Adkins’ Grave Located
In looking through old Fayette Historical Society newsletters, I came across one with a Shirley Donnelly clipping regarding a man who was […]
Genealogy: Moved, But Not By The Spirit
Beech Fork is a great little camping spot. Stayed there two summers ago. I knew little of it’s history. However, my friend […]
Genealogy: DNA
When asked about my nationality, as a kid I would say “Hungarian, Cherokee and some Polish”. I have not been able to […]
Genealogy: What’s Left Behind
I had a few conversations this week with my Aunt regarding items left behind after the death of someone we loved. My […]
Genealogy: Personal Wish
Just a quick post this go around. In all of the hoarding of photos and memorabilia, I am saddened that there are no photos of my baptism nor is there a single photo of my birth father holding me as an infant, nor any of his family with me as a baby. Those are things that are lost to me. When Ma passed away, Daddy made sure I had her cedar chest and the various photo books that dealt with me, her […]
Movie: Shazam! (2019)
All the spoilers all the time. You have been warned! My Thoughts While Watching: I liked it. I thought it was a […]
Genealogy: A few Seletyn finds.
Today I was kicking around the newspaper subscription and pulled up Seletyn, I sorted oldest first and read once again of G […]
Genealogy: Cemetery Conservation and Preservation
Not all cemeteries/graveyards have tons of acreage and are run by top notch management companies. I know the grave of my Nana is underwater a number of months each year, no matter how loudly I complain. (I have an idea regarding this issue and if I am arrested I may have to beg for bail from you, dear readers! ha). There are many family cemeteries and private cemeteries on people’s personal land. The upkeep of the headstones can sometimes be less than […]
