Family Locations – Census Mapping

As I wait for some details on a few of the branches of the family tree I thought it would be fun to see where our families were over the course of time. I took the Federal Census data and mapped locations over time. The most recent Federal Census that is available to the publicContinue reading “Family Locations – Census Mapping”

Nebraska Century Family Updates

Some of you may remember my post earlier this year providing information on those First Families, Pioneer Families, and Century Families in Nebraska as recognized by the Nebraska State Genealogical Society. The final certificate arrived in the mail over the weekend and I have updated that post to add Henirich Jacob Moeller and his wifeContinue reading “Nebraska Century Family Updates”

Charles Albright and Helen Clutter Photo and Story Gallery

This post is a continuation of my posts on the 6th generation of my family tree. Counting myself as Generation 1, the 6th generation is my 3X Great Grandparents. Charles Albright and Helen Clutter are the parents of my 2X Great Grandparents Glenn Pocock, and Glen is the father of my Great Grandmother Blanche PocockContinue reading “Charles Albright and Helen Clutter Photo and Story Gallery”

John Pocock and Lucina Patterson Photo and Story Gallery

This post is a continuation of my posts on the 6th generation of my family tree. Counting myself as Generation 1, the 6th generation is my 3X Great Grandparents. John Wharton Pocock and Lucina Patterson are the parents of my 2X Great Grandparents Glenn Pocock, and Glen is the father of my Great Grandmother BlancheContinue reading “John Pocock and Lucina Patterson Photo and Story Gallery”

Scottish Clan Heritage

A couple of days ago I saw notifications that it was Tartan Day and thought that would be a good opportunity to post some information on what I know about our Scottish heritage and what a tartan is. It’s basically a plaid pattern, and a very important part of the Scottish culture. According to theContinue reading “Scottish Clan Heritage”

Irish Ancestry – or so I thought

I was prepared yesterday to write a short blog post on a family I thought was of Irish Origin to celebrate St Patricks Day. At this point, the only ancestors I know of who have any Irish cities listed are William Findley who I will recount a bit later as a Revolutionary War Ancestor andContinue reading “Irish Ancestry – or so I thought”

Glenn Pocock and Ada Albright Photo and Story Gallery

Here is the second piece in my documentation of my 2X Great Grandparents. Glenn and Ada are the parents of my Great Grandmother Blanche Opal Pocock. As always, if there is something incorrect, unclear or missing in what I have, I welcome corrections and additions. These documents are always a work in progress as newContinue reading “Glenn Pocock and Ada Albright Photo and Story Gallery”

George Clutter – Civil War Veteran

George Clutter is my 4X Great Grandfather and a Civil War Veteran. My line to George is through my Great Grandmother Blanche Pocock Mauser. Blanche’s parents are Glenn Pocock and Ada Albright. Ada’s parents are Charles Albright and Helen Clutter, Helen’s parents are George Clutter and Mary Kimble. John was born in Ohio in 1829Continue reading “George Clutter – Civil War Veteran”

John Pocock – Civil War Veteran

John Wharton Pocock is my 3X Great Grandfather and a Civil War Veteran. My line to John is through my Great Grandmother Blanche Pocock Mauser. Blanche’s parents are Glenn Pocock and Ada Albright. Glenn’s parents are then John Pocock and Lucina Patterson. John was born in Ohio in 1838 and moved to Nebraska in 1858.Continue reading “John Pocock – Civil War Veteran”

Nicole’s long family history in Nebraska

I have so many things to say on the blog, that it’s sometimes hard to figure out where to start and what to say next. Sometimes, the decision is made easier when fun things arrive in the mail. Yesterday I received another batch of family certificates from the Nebraska State Genealogical Society. They have aContinue reading “Nicole’s long family history in Nebraska”