My dad called me on Tuesday to let me know that my great aunt Ann had passed away on Monday. I had not seen Ann in more than twenty-some years, but I had recently gotten in touch with her daughter. I thought a short tribute to a great lady was in order. After all, my … Continue reading Annie Alford Page Moore
Putting a Face with the Name
As I mentioned in my last entry, very little was known about my Krueger side of the family. We knew they were from Belarus and were possibly from Minsk, but beyond that there was little information. In May of 2010 I discovered JewishGen.org had a page where you could upload images and they could be … Continue reading Putting a Face with the Name
Krueger Family Discovery
The past two weeks have been busy ones with travel and catching up from being away. I took a week off work to drive up to South Bend, Indiana to visit my relatives and do some genealogy research. I had a few specific items I was searching for on my trip and had high hopes. … Continue reading Krueger Family Discovery
Caught Up in the Daily Grind
Earlier this week I was contemplating an extensive write-up with photographs and stories related to my grandma’s house. However, with the limited free time I’ve had this week I will have to hold that thought till later. This week was a busy one for me as I have four projects that are due tomorrow and … Continue reading Caught Up in the Daily Grind
A Cousin Reconnects
A few weeks ago I was surprised to find a message in my Ancestry mailbox from a cousin of mine. I had never met her or been in touch as far as I knew, but I’d heard her name mentioned by my Dad and knew of her. Her mother is the sister of my grandpa … Continue reading A Cousin Reconnects
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