Tag: #52Ancestros
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52 Ancestors: Wedding Bells – When Love Nearly Missed Its Chance
Sometimes the most charming stories in our family history come from the unexpected hurdles our ancestors faced on their way to “I do.” This week’s theme of “wedding bells” brings me to a delightful tale of bureaucratic obstacles, young love, and a sympathetic clerk who saved the day for my great-great-grandparents. A Saturday Surprise…
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52 Ancestors: Thomas Miller Hoard – A Life Across America’s Heartland
Thomas and Martha with their three oldest boys. Like a wheel in motion, my 2x great-grandfather Thomas Miller Hoard’s life was characterized by constant movement across America’s heartland as he sought better opportunities for his family. Throughout his 69 years, Thomas’s journey would take him through multiple states – from Missouri to Nebraska, Arkansas…
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52 Ancestors: Institutionalized: The Tragic Story of Jay “Jaybird” Roe
Some relatives leave behind stories of triumph and success. Others, like my 2x great grand uncle Jay “Jaybird” Roe, leave stories that reflect the harsh realities of a different era – stories that remind us how far we’ve come in understanding and treating medical conditions, yet how far we still have to go. Born around…