There is always that one impossible ancestor. Well, at least one. Probably more like 10. For this week’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, I’m going to tell you about Luc de Bie. Luc de Bie flits across my pedigree, then he leaves as quickly as he came. He was my 5th great grandfather. He was…
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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Collection
I’m participating in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors Challenge in 52 Weeks challenge. This is a collection of articles I’ve written for each week’s theme. I’ve divided them by locality. You can thumb through them and read whichever ones catch your interest. Of course, I’d have no problem if you read them all. Irish, Welsh,…
Grandma’s Mandolin: She Never Played For Us
Growing up, I was intrigued by the musical instrument that sat on a shelf in our hall closet. It had a short neck, a round body, and beautiful wood patterns. I was told it was a mandolin. But, where did it come from? I imagined it was one of those things my dad acquired. He…
52 Ancestors, Week 28: 24 Miles was a Journey
[This is my entry for 52 Ancestors Week 28: Road Trips] Today, a trip from Oakland, California to Centerville and Fremont, California is but a hop, skip, and a jump. If traffic isn’t bad, you can drive there in less than 30 minutes. This view of Fremont Central Park gives an idea of what the…
52 Ancestors, Week 27: My Grandma Shellabarger was a Single Parent
There are no American Revolutionaries in my tree. My people came to America after 1840. Most showed up after 1880. So, I’ll turn to an ancestor who exemplifies the independent spirit. Although I’ve written several times about my Grandma Shellabarger aka Anna (Jackson) Shellabarger on this blog, I can’t think of any ancestors who fits…