Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Family Connections! Count your blessings one by one. Enjoy this day and always give thanks to God for what He has blessed you with. Enjoy the Holidays!

With Honors: Giving Thanks

Happy Veterans Day!

I want to honor those who are veterans and those served in U.S.military.
Thank you!
Have A Blessed Day!

 

I have listed some of some of my relatives that served in United States' military.

Isaac Blakey

(1845 -1917) 

Civil War

 

Private Isaac Blaker

Isaac serviced in the Civil War Nov 1, 1863 to May 13, 1866.

He was  Private Isaac Blaker on Mississippi Union side.

He jointed when he was about 14 or 15 years old.

Isaac was my Great Grandpa. He was said to have ran away to join the army.
Isaac was born into slavery in Howard / Chariton County in Missouri. 

There is a plaque in honor of my Great Grandpa service during the Civil War.
The name on the plaque reads Isaac Blaker.

 

 

Ezekiel Watson Nickerson
(1895 - 1942)
--- WW I ---

Private at Branch with Tank Co. Denver Colorado.

Ezekiel was married to my Great Aunt Isabella.



Robert Lewis Lankfard 
(1911 - 2000)
 ----U.S. World War II 
 Robert was my mother's brother
Children of Leo and Mary

Leo Lankford Jr.
(1924 - 1964)

U.S. World War II (Private)

He was wounded in the war later died.
Leo was my mother's brother.

 Children of Leo and Mary 



James J. Weston Jr.(1926 - 1949)

 ---U.S. Army World War II
James was the husband of my Aunt Betty.
Betty, my mother's sister.
Children of Leo and Mary



Eugene T. Richardson

(1917 - 1991)

---U.S. Army World War II
Eugene was married to my Aunt Mary.

 

Faris C. Lyle
(1923  - 2008)

U.S. Army World War II
Faris was my father's brother.



Frederick Lankford
(1930 - 1952)

Korean War
Drowned in 1952 near Komipo, North Korea
Frederick was my mother's brother





 

Those who are living.

 

 Daniel

--U.S. Vietnam--

My brother

Steven 
---Air Force Vietnam--
My brother in law

 Laura 
-- Air Force---
My sister in law

I have many cousins who have served and are serving in the military.

Here are some relatives who have served  in the military and have passed on.
Their memorials that I have found or set up on Find A Grave;

Click on LIST.|

With Honor: Giving Thanks
I am thankful for the service men and women
who put their lives on the line to fight for our country.
May God protect all the service members of the military branches near and aboard.
May God bless their families and comfort them.

 

O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You maintain my lot.
The lines have fallen to me in peasant places;
Yes, I have a good inheritance.
NKJV Psalm 16:5-6

 

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins souls is wise.
NKJV Proverbs 11:30

Happy Thanksgiving Month!

Greeting to you!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Remember thanksgiving is everyday.
I hope all will enjoy the season of being thankful.

I'm thankful for the gift of life.
I'm thankful for my family and family lineage.
I'm thankful for the many discoveries that I have come across.

I came across more relatives on the LANKFORD -NICKERSON Family Connections.
I spoke with some relatives on the phone from Oregon and Ohio.
I have been learning where my ancestors came from.
I hope to continue to explore and discover on Family Connections.

Here's In Loving Memory In Family History: November
I have been updating this sections as I'm finding new info.

Thanks for reading,
Grace and Peace of God be with you.
Susan