Tag: #52Ancetors
-
52 Ancestors: Alden Williamson
Alden Williamson was born in 1750 in New Kent, New Kent County, Virginia. As we approach Memorial Day, it seems fitting to honor this patriot ancestor who served his country in its earliest days. Family Life Alden married Isabel Thompson in 1778 in Virginia. With Isabel, he had at least two sons: John Williamson (born…
-
52 Ancestors: Martha Ellen (McCombs) Hoard: A Life Across Three States (1870-1946)
211 N Pettit Ave, Hominy, OK as it appears today For this week’s #52Ancestros challenge, I’m taking a different approach. Instead of “At the Library,” I’m sharing the story of my ancestor Martha Ellen (McCombs) Hoard, whose life journey took her through Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma during a transformative period in American history. Early Years…