Joseph Albright and Catherine Kinsey Photo and Story Gallery

This post is a continuation of my posts on the 7th generation of my family tree. Counting myself as Generation 1, the 7th generation is my 4X Great Grandparents. Joseph Albright and Catherine Kinsey are the parents of Charles Albright who is the father of my 2X Great Grandmother Ada Albright Pocock , who isContinue reading “Joseph Albright and Catherine Kinsey Photo and Story Gallery”

Thomas Patterson and Elizabeth Howard Wells Photo and Story Gallery

This is the second post on the 7th generation of my family tree. Counting myself as Generation 1, the 7th generation is my 4X Great Grandparents. Thomas Patterson and Elizabeth Wells are the parents of my 3X Great Grandmother Lucina Patterson who is the mother of my 2X Great Grandfather Glenn Pocock, and Glen isContinue reading “Thomas Patterson and Elizabeth Howard Wells Photo and Story Gallery”

Happy 400th Thanksgiving

After attending the annual meeting of the Illinois Mayflower Society last weekend and listening to some of my favorite podcasts talk about the sailing of the Mayflower and their first Thanksgiving 400 years ago in 1621 I thought I’d do a quick post on our known Mayflower ancestors, starting with the Mayflower Compact. IN THEContinue reading “Happy 400th Thanksgiving”

Eli Pocock and Catherine Knestrick Photo and Story Gallery

This post is the start of my posts on the 7th generation of my family tree. Counting myself as Generation 1, the 7th generation is my 4X Great Grandparents. Eli Pocock and Catherine Knestrick are the parents of my 3X Great Grandfather John Wharton Pocock who is the father of my 2X Great Grandfather GlennContinue reading “Eli Pocock and Catherine Knestrick Photo and Story Gallery”

Daniel Neff and Sarah Rector Photo and Story Gallery

Over the weekend I received some fabulous information from the Clark County, Ohio Genealogy Society that along with some additional searching proves the parents of Sarah Rector and that was the final piece that allowed me to write the bio for Daniel Neff and Sarah Rector. Daniel Neff and Sarah Elizabeth Rector are the parentsContinue reading “Daniel Neff and Sarah Rector Photo and Story Gallery”

DNA Test helps find Williams Family Connection

Some exciting news this week from a tree branch I didn’t expect. I received a message from a DNA match to Cory, Tony and Ron and this person is descended from Owen Williams sister Selina. For reference, Cory’s great Grandmother Susie Williams was married to Walter Storer. He is familiar with the Welsh records, OwenContinue reading “DNA Test helps find Williams Family Connection”

Edward Storer and Mary Anne Edwards Photo and Story Gallery

Edward B Storer and Mary Anne Edwards are Cory’s 3X Great Grandparents. They are the parents of his 2X great grandfather Robert Storer, who is the father of his great grandfather Walter Storer, who is the father of his grandfather Lavern Storer. It took me a while to feel confident posting this data and statingContinue reading “Edward Storer and Mary Anne Edwards Photo and Story Gallery”

Robert Munter and Paul Munter – Florida

Those of you related through my Great Grandfather Robert Munter probably have heard the story of how his brother Paul left town one day and the family didn’t know where he went, where he ended up or any details after he left Cedar County, NE. In the search to try and find Paul I foundContinue reading “Robert Munter and Paul Munter – Florida”

Robert Robison and Sarah Ann Bell Photo and Story Gallery

I just returned from a research trip to Rock Island County, IL and put together a few last pieces that allowed me to confidently post this information on Robert Robison and Sarah Ann Bell. Robert and Sarah are Cory’s 3X Great Grandparents. They are the parents of his 2X great grandmother Sarah Robison, who isContinue reading “Robert Robison and Sarah Ann Bell Photo and Story Gallery”

Hans Jurgen Dehning WWII Experience

This was such an interesting piece to read that I obtained permission from the Dehning Family Association to share it with you here. Hans Jurgen was born in 1924 and grew up under the influence of Hitler’s politics. Hans Jurgen fought in WWII for Germany and talks about how the German people were convinced toContinue reading “Hans Jurgen Dehning WWII Experience”