There are very few photographs of my great grandmother, Margaret (Jones) Jackson aka Marguerite Jackson. I believe I have five total. That is what makes this photograph so intriguing. My great grandmother is on the left, my mom is the child, then there is the unknown woman on the right. My mom is about 5…
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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…
52 Ancestors: Grandma Moved After Grandpa Died
The theme for this week’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge is “Close To Home”. All of my great grandparents ended up in the San Francisco Bay Area, so they were all fairly close to the home I grew up in. But, this is about my Grandma Lassalle, Anna (Mazeres) Lassalle, and how she moved…