As I was finalizing getting the posts for my 2X great grandparents on my paternal side ready, I was reminded of comments that had been made about how even though they all spoke German, there was High German and Low German and the dialects were different. (As an aside, there was apparently also some discussionContinue reading “Low German and High German Language”
Category Archives: Walter Kallsen
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”
Walter Kallsen and Meta Dehning Kallsen Photos and Stories
Walter and Meta are my great grandparents on my paternal side and the parents of my grandmother Maxine. We have a good selection of photos and stories that I am happy to share with you here, and if you have other photos or documents that add nicely to the collection please let me know –Continue reading “Walter Kallsen and Meta Dehning Kallsen Photos and Stories”
Walter Kallsen WWI Photo and Document Gallery
Walter Kallsen, my great grandfather on my paternal side, served the United States in WWI from Deuel County, Nebraska. What do we know about Walter and his service? I have a copy of his discharge papers from the Veterans Service Office in Deuel County, Nebraska that I was asked not to duplicate, but that combinedContinue reading “Walter Kallsen WWI Photo and Document Gallery”
Cory and Nicole Family History 