Not so wordless today. These are the daughters of Francisco Pacheco and Alexandria de Caires. On the left Sophie (Pacheco) Figg. On the right, Maria (Pacheco) Homan/Buskirk. Sophie was married by 1915 and living in Hawaii with her husband, who was a soldier stationed there. So, I’m guessing this photo was taken around 1913-1914. The…
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Wordless Wednesday: Back to School
My Grandma Shellabarger, Manzanita School 1924. My Grandma was in 6th grade, 12 years old. Anna (Jackson) Shellabarger
Worldless Wednesday: Get A Load Of This!
My Mom with her Uncle, Anton “Dean” Souza, and some big ol’ fish. Taken ca 1938, Oakland, CA.
An Original Hawaii Sugar Plantation Contract
For Treasure Chest Thursday, I have selected this a copy of a rare document. The original is in the possession of my cousin and it was passed down through her Bonita-de Braga side of the tree. This is a copy of an orginal sugar plantation contract. The contract was my Great Great Grandfather’s. Jozimas de…
Worldless Wednesday: My Grandma’s Favorite Photo
This photo of my Uncle was taken in 1929 on the neighbor’s steps. My Grandma laughed so hard she cried every time she looked at it.