Billie Thomas Alford was my paternal grandfather. He was born October 11, 1922 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and died September 28, 2008 in Mishawaka, Indiana. His parents were Arlie Arthur Alford and Naomi Rosa Reynolds. He had an older sister, Annie Mae who was born November 20, 1920. Unfortunately, their parents passed away from tuberculosis … Continue reading 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Billie Thomas Alford
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Margaret Ann Clifford Alford
Recently my friend Amy Crow, who writes No Story Too Small, challenged others to join her in writing about our ancestors each week. Since I've been wanting to write more about my family on a regular basis I thought this was a prime opportunity to step up to the plate. So here we go! My … Continue reading 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Margaret Ann Clifford Alford
Book of Me- Prompt 3
This is part of a continuing series that I am participating in. For more information check out Angler’s Rest. Prompt 3: Your Physical Self Your size – clothes size Scars Eye colour Draw your hands Finger Prints Your size- clothes size In my high school days I thought I was overweight and didn't like … Continue reading Book of Me- Prompt 3
Book of Me- Prompt 1
The Book of Me, Written by You is a series of weekly blog prompts, created by Julie Goucher of Anglers Rest and organized by Thomas MacEntee of GeneaBloggers, focusing on the ”journey of rediscovery of yourself and perhaps your loved ones through your eyes.” Who Am I? 1. a woman 2. a civil engineer … Continue reading Book of Me- Prompt 1
Goodbye Mrs. “P”
Last night I learned of the passing of Dr. Pantalos' wife, Mary Pavlyak Pantalos. Though I did not know her as well as Dr. "P", she was always right there at his side. Their love was obviously a strong connection and after his passing last weekend I am sure it was quite hard on her. … Continue reading Goodbye Mrs. “P”
Jen Alford 