Family Connections: Remembrance of Birth Dates and Death Dates:
September Day Unknown
Harriett (HOOPER) BARTLETT was believed to have been born in 1849.
She was the wife of Eilas W. BARTLETT Sr.
William Henry COBY was believed to have been born in 1886.
He was the husband of Florance (HENDRED) COBY.
Martha "Mot" (BLAKEY) HAYES was believed to have been born in 1889.
She was the daughter of Isaac and Rachel (LEPHRIGDE) BLAKEY
Isabella LANKFORD / NICKERSON was believed to have been born in 1899. She was the daughter of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD
David W. BLAKLEY was believed to have been born. According to the 1920 census record David was 4/12 years old...that would have made him born in Sept of 1913. David's brother, Isaac told him, David that he wasn't born in November. David celebrated his birthday in November. David was the son of John BLAKEY/ BLAKLEY and Jennie (BARTLETT) BLAKLEY LYLE.
On September 2
Geniva (LYLE) JONES was born in 1924.
She was the daughter of Chilton LYLE and Jennie (BARTLETT) BLAKLEY LYLE
On Septemeber 3
Lola (PITTS) HENDRED was born in 1910.
She was the wife of Marshall HENDRED.
On September 3
Mary Evelyn (THOMAS) TILLMAN was born in 1939.
She was the daughter of Milton Vernon THOMAS and Mary Virginia (LANKFORD) THOMAS.
On September 3
Isaac Lewis HENDRED passed on in 1955.
He was the husband of Elise (MARSHALL) HENDRED
On September 6
Faris C. LYLE was born in 1923.
He was the son of Chilton LYLE and Jennie (BARTLETT) BLAKLEY LYLE
On September 7
Jane Heneritta (CHURCH) JACKSON was born in 1935.
She was the daughter of Henry and Kathyln (BLAKEY) CHURCH
On September 7
Cleavie (HILL) WHITE was born in 1922.
She was the wife of Rev Thomas WHITE
September 9
Catherine Marie (STRANGE) LYLE was born in 1933.
She was the wife of Faris C. LYLE.
On September 10
Mary L. (KINNEY) BLAKEY was born in 1893.
She was the wife of Spencer BLAKEY Sr.
On September 10
John WHITE passed on in 1918.
He was the son of Andrew and Julia WHITE.
On September 11
Jackson William HORAN was born in 1866.
He was the husband of Lucy E. (BARTLETT) MOSSELL GROSS - HORAN
On September 12
Leola (LANKFORD) FARMER passed on in 1994.
She was the daughter of Leo Sr. and Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD/ LANKFARD.
On September 14
Leo LANKFORD passed on in 1954.
He was the son of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD/ LANKFARD.
On September 15
Richard WHITE was born in 1866. He was the son of Julia WHITE.
Richard's father was believed to have been Andrew WHITE.
On September 15
Jane (FERGURSON) WHITE was born in 1873.
She was the wife of Richard "Dick" WHITE.
On September 15
Isabella V. (LANKFORD) NICKERSON passed on in 1938. She was the daughter of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD.
On September 15
Isabella V. (LANKFORD) NICKERSON had a child born on Sept 15,1938 believed that child passed on that day. Isabella passed on that day also after givng birth to twins or perhaps triples.
On September 15
Freddie NICKERSON and another child were born in 1938. They were the children of E. W. and Isabella (LANKFORD) NICKERSON.
On September 15
Mary Jane (BLAKEY) LIGHTNER passed on in 2003.
She was the daughter of Leroy BLAKEY Sr. and Thelma (TRUDELL) BLAKEY
On September 15
Judith Ann "Judy" BLAKEY passed on in 2006.
She was the daughter of Isaac R. BLAKEY Jr and Arlee (BULLARD) BLAKEY.
On September 16
Hazel V. BLAKLEY passed away in 1933.
She was the daughter of John BLAKEY BLAKLEY and Jennie (BARTLETT) BLAKLEY LYLE.
On September 17
Rev O. P. BLAKLEY was born in 1912.
He was the son of John BLAKEY /BLAKLEY and Jennie (BARTLETT) BLAKLEY LYLE.
On September 17
Mildred Darling (CHURCH) SIMMONS was born in 1937.
She was the daughter of Henry and Kathyln (BLAKEY) CHURCH.
On September 17
Ramon L. SIMMONS passed on in 1997.
He was the son of Ranson Jr SIMMONS and Mildred (CHURCH) SIMMONS
On September 18
John Henry BLAKEY was born in 1900.
He was the son of Isaac and Maggie (WILLIAMS) BLAKEY.
On September 19
John Cecil Carter passed on in 1981.
He was the husband of Rachel (BLAKEY) CARTER
On September 21
Lloyd Milton DADE passed on in 1917.
He was the son of John Wesley DADE and Helen N. (HOLDER) DADE.
On September 22
Ralph Cecil CLAY was born in 1920.
He was the husband of Doris Ivy (MANLEY) CLAY.
On September 22
Willard J. "Boots" CARR passed on in 1991.
He was the son of Plez and Ella (BENTLEY) CARR
On September 23
Lucy E. BARTLETT MOSSELL GROSS HORAN passed on in 1940.
She was the daughter of Elias W. BARTLETT SR.
On September 26
George BLAKEY was born in 1911.
He was the son of Spencer and Mary L. (KINNEY) BLAKEY
On September 26
Mary Belle DADE passed on in 1949.
She was the daughter of Louis Newtown DADE and Mary (VENOY) DADE.
On September 27
Anna C. (LANKFORD) BLAKLEY was born in 1909.
She was the daughter of Leo Sr. and Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD.
On September 28
Rachel WHITE was born in 1928. (Can't locate this Rachel WHITE listed on records.)
On September 28
Paul BLAKEY was born in 1911.
He was the son of Isaac BLAKEY Jr and Maggie (WILLIAMS) BLAKEY.
On September 28
Raydell WHITE was born.
He was the son of Rev. Thomas and Mary Lee (TOOLEY) WHITE.
On September 28
Robert Lee DADE passed on in 2009.
He was the son of Den and Louetta (ROBINSON) DADE.
On September 29
Irene (BLAKEY) KEMP passed on in 1996.
She was the daughter of Henry and Mary Elizabeth (FRISTOE) BLAKEY.
On September 30
Lula Mae (LANKFORD) MADISON passed on in 1961.
She was the daughter of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD.
Family Connections: Gathering The Generations
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Leo Lankford Sr: Occupation
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| Note that the name M.B. Morton at the right side of page. The Morton connections with the Lankford Family. |
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| Leo Lankford with one of his mules. He hauled trash with horse and wagon. |
Sunday, September 1, 2013
In Memory Of Paul And Cora (Hinch) Blakley
The year of Paul's and Cora's marriage is unknown.
According to Paul's death record he was divorced from Cora.
Story has it that Paul and Cora adopted two children.
James Green and Mary Alice Green were their name
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| Paul and Cora in church choir. |
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| Paul Blakley Paul was the son of John (BLAKEY) Blakley and Jennie (Bartlett) Blakley- LYLE. Paul was born on June 24, 1907 in St. Joseph, Missouri He passed away on Oct 4, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri Paul was a crane operator. |
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| Cora Hinch Cora was a widow when she married Paul. She was born on March 25, 1980 in Missouri. Cora's maiden name was William. There is a record of a Cora Hinch who passed away on Sept 1, 1972. |
The year of Paul's and Cora's marriage is unknown.
According to Paul's death record he was divorced from Cora.
Story has it that Paul and Cora adopted two children.
James Green and Mary Alice Green were their name
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
My Farthest Memories
I have been thinking...
How Far Back Can I Remember?
I can remember the time before I started going to school. My mother was on the telephone talking with someone. I heard my mother talking about enrolling me in to KG. I went in the afternoon.
I even remember walking to and from school with some of my siblings. It was along walk. We did have buses in those days. We lived about 9 blocks from Mark Twain Elementary School.
I recall playing with blocks in our play area in our classroom. I recall looking out the window onto the playground. I remember the swing set, the monkey bars and jungle gym. I recall the white and yellow circles and squares... drawings on the playground.
I recall the double doors in our classroom to come in our room. We even had a back door to go out to the playground. We had our own private bathroom in the back of our classroom. I thought that that was cool.
I recall that parents came to see their children. My parents did come. It must to have been Parents' Day. The parents came to see our classroom. And to look at what we did.
I recall laying down taking naps on a mat in our classroom. Then one day I was sick and missed school. I heard that Santa came to class that day.
So I missed Santa. I was not too disappointed. I knew who Santa was. Some of my siblings told me.
I recall reading about Sally, Dick, Jane and their dog named Spot. I recall that I was called upon to answer a question from one of our readings. I cannot recall which girl it was but Dick took and hid Jane's or Sally's ribbon. Our teacher, Miss Wise ask me What would Jane or Sally do about Dick taking the ribbon?
Here was my response to the question: I said, She would beat him up! The kids laughed at my answer. Miss Wise said that Dick would not do that. Miss Wise said that Jane or Sally would ask Dick to gave the back ribbon.
I felt "dumb" and "stupid" about my answer. I did not talk much. I was quiet. Yes, I was shy.
I recall hearing about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Assassination. I remember that famous black and white photo. I wondered what those guys where pointing at.
I recall bringing candy to my classmates. It was my birthday four days after Dr. MLK Jr's Assassination. I even remember that I felt strange giving candy to my classmates during a time like that.
I recall seeing the men on the moon on TV. U.S. President Richard Nixon on TV during in his first term in office.
I remember relatives coming over to our Family House. People would be playing cards and talking. I recall that we had a hope chest in one of our rooms. It reminded me of a coffin.
I recall one day that the Hope chest opened up. I saw the lid was close. I ran when I saw the lid opening. I did not like being around coffins when I was a kid.
I recall watching TV shows; The Riffle Man. Other TV programs that some of my siblings would watch.
I recall one of my brothers hanging up my bicycle our swing set. He did this in our back yard and left it there. I was crying. ( I was teased a lot.)
I recall our Family Dog biting me in the stomach. Here is a section that I posted about "Dogs In The Family and Neighbor Dogs":
The First dog that I can remember in my family was "Fido". I don't know what breed of dog "Fido" was. What I remember about "Fido", he was iffy iffy.
He would be good to us. He was a happy dog. And at times turn on us. "Fido" would attack people if he though we were in danger.
Then again, there was a time when I was out in the back yard helping my Father clean up. I bent over to pick up something. All of a sudden "Fido" came running out of his house and charged at me biting my stomach. Boy I was scared. I cried...
Yes,"Fido" was something else. He liked to bit. He loved chasing cars tires. Well, one day our Father was going on his trash route. "Fido" broke loose and went chasing after the truck. This time "Fido" got ran over.
My Father buried "Fido" in our backyard. I was there looking on. Even though "Fido"was a crazy dog, I still like dogs.
I recall some of the games that we played in the house. We played marbles and jacks. We played with "army men". We made paper air planes and toss them in the air.
We played race cars with the orange tracks that made loops and turns. We built houses out of playing cards. We stood dominoes upright until we tapped one letting them fall one by one. (We played cards and dominoes too.)
I recall when our Dad and my brothers enlarged our basement. There was a lot of dirt to dig out. I remember one time there was some things outside the window. Someone one had an idea to lift me up to the window so I could get it. Yeah, I was small enough to go through our basement window.
On my journey of transformation
As I reflected back on my memories of the past, I found out as I was typing this blog, more things came to me. I added more detail. O the memories of what once was.
I had a thought. As the years go by, I lose some things of the past. So I challenged myself to this was a simple exercise. I put some thought into what I did.
So I thought of How Far Back Can I Remember? It was as though I took a journey in time's past. I had more memories than I thought.
It is good at times to recall the good things of the past. My memory goes back to 40 or 41 years ago. I think that that is good.
From my Book of Thanks and Blessings
Father God, I thank You that You blessed with a memory. I thank You for what I can remember things of the past. I thank You for the idea that came to me, to write things down for future generations.
I thank You for all the PROVISION that I have had in my life time. I thank You the FAITH that is in planted in me. I thank You for the SIGNS and WONDERS that I have witness in my days.
I thank You for the LOVE that surrounded me as I was growing up. I thank You that Your HEALING Hands guard my life. I thank You that DELIVERANCE that is in my life.
I thank You for the Door of HOPE that has been in my life. I thank You that well before I was born, You choose me to have the choice of SALVATION in Jesus' name Amen.
This blog came from my Xanga site 2007
How Far Back Can I Remember?
I can remember the time before I started going to school. My mother was on the telephone talking with someone. I heard my mother talking about enrolling me in to KG. I went in the afternoon.
I even remember walking to and from school with some of my siblings. It was along walk. We did have buses in those days. We lived about 9 blocks from Mark Twain Elementary School.
I recall playing with blocks in our play area in our classroom. I recall looking out the window onto the playground. I remember the swing set, the monkey bars and jungle gym. I recall the white and yellow circles and squares... drawings on the playground.
I recall the double doors in our classroom to come in our room. We even had a back door to go out to the playground. We had our own private bathroom in the back of our classroom. I thought that that was cool.
I recall that parents came to see their children. My parents did come. It must to have been Parents' Day. The parents came to see our classroom. And to look at what we did.
I recall laying down taking naps on a mat in our classroom. Then one day I was sick and missed school. I heard that Santa came to class that day.
So I missed Santa. I was not too disappointed. I knew who Santa was. Some of my siblings told me.
I recall reading about Sally, Dick, Jane and their dog named Spot. I recall that I was called upon to answer a question from one of our readings. I cannot recall which girl it was but Dick took and hid Jane's or Sally's ribbon. Our teacher, Miss Wise ask me What would Jane or Sally do about Dick taking the ribbon?
Here was my response to the question: I said, She would beat him up! The kids laughed at my answer. Miss Wise said that Dick would not do that. Miss Wise said that Jane or Sally would ask Dick to gave the back ribbon.
I felt "dumb" and "stupid" about my answer. I did not talk much. I was quiet. Yes, I was shy.
I recall hearing about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Assassination. I remember that famous black and white photo. I wondered what those guys where pointing at.
I recall bringing candy to my classmates. It was my birthday four days after Dr. MLK Jr's Assassination. I even remember that I felt strange giving candy to my classmates during a time like that.
I recall seeing the men on the moon on TV. U.S. President Richard Nixon on TV during in his first term in office.
I remember relatives coming over to our Family House. People would be playing cards and talking. I recall that we had a hope chest in one of our rooms. It reminded me of a coffin.
I recall one day that the Hope chest opened up. I saw the lid was close. I ran when I saw the lid opening. I did not like being around coffins when I was a kid.
I recall watching TV shows; The Riffle Man. Other TV programs that some of my siblings would watch.
I recall one of my brothers hanging up my bicycle our swing set. He did this in our back yard and left it there. I was crying. ( I was teased a lot.)
I recall our Family Dog biting me in the stomach. Here is a section that I posted about "Dogs In The Family and Neighbor Dogs":
The First dog that I can remember in my family was "Fido". I don't know what breed of dog "Fido" was. What I remember about "Fido", he was iffy iffy.
He would be good to us. He was a happy dog. And at times turn on us. "Fido" would attack people if he though we were in danger.
Then again, there was a time when I was out in the back yard helping my Father clean up. I bent over to pick up something. All of a sudden "Fido" came running out of his house and charged at me biting my stomach. Boy I was scared. I cried...
Yes,"Fido" was something else. He liked to bit. He loved chasing cars tires. Well, one day our Father was going on his trash route. "Fido" broke loose and went chasing after the truck. This time "Fido" got ran over.
My Father buried "Fido" in our backyard. I was there looking on. Even though "Fido"was a crazy dog, I still like dogs.
I recall some of the games that we played in the house. We played marbles and jacks. We played with "army men". We made paper air planes and toss them in the air.
We played race cars with the orange tracks that made loops and turns. We built houses out of playing cards. We stood dominoes upright until we tapped one letting them fall one by one. (We played cards and dominoes too.)
I recall when our Dad and my brothers enlarged our basement. There was a lot of dirt to dig out. I remember one time there was some things outside the window. Someone one had an idea to lift me up to the window so I could get it. Yeah, I was small enough to go through our basement window.
On my journey of transformation
As I reflected back on my memories of the past, I found out as I was typing this blog, more things came to me. I added more detail. O the memories of what once was.
I had a thought. As the years go by, I lose some things of the past. So I challenged myself to this was a simple exercise. I put some thought into what I did.
So I thought of How Far Back Can I Remember? It was as though I took a journey in time's past. I had more memories than I thought.
It is good at times to recall the good things of the past. My memory goes back to 40 or 41 years ago. I think that that is good.
From my Book of Thanks and Blessings
Father God, I thank You that You blessed with a memory. I thank You for what I can remember things of the past. I thank You for the idea that came to me, to write things down for future generations.
I thank You for all the PROVISION that I have had in my life time. I thank You the FAITH that is in planted in me. I thank You for the SIGNS and WONDERS that I have witness in my days.
I thank You for the LOVE that surrounded me as I was growing up. I thank You that Your HEALING Hands guard my life. I thank You that DELIVERANCE that is in my life.
I thank You for the Door of HOPE that has been in my life. I thank You that well before I was born, You choose me to have the choice of SALVATION in Jesus' name Amen.
This blog came from my Xanga site 2007
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Jordan Blakey: Who Was He?
In the beginning of my search, I knew very little about Jordan. I read that he passed away in Michigan through family history notes. As I continue to search for family history, I discovered more and more along the journey.
Jordan Blakey was born with a twin sister, Julia on March 1, 1878 in Mississippi. Their parents were Isaac and Rachel (LEPHRIDGE) BLAKEY. Jordan was one of 18 children of Isaac and Rachel.
In November of 2011, I came across info on Jordan's wife Flora Elizabeth (LAWRENCE) BLAKEY in California. I discovered the birth index and two of her children names. I wasn't for sure if they were Jordan's children. But through more searching, I came across more children of Flora.
As I continue to search for Jordan, I came across more info that I wasn't sure of. I have tried to piece together and make the connections with things that I've been finding. I searched the census records, city directors and whatever info that I could.
I'm still trying to piece together info on Jordan. I searched on ancestry.com and came across some info. I had some contact with descendants of Jordan. I have since lost connections with them. One descendant was on Clarence Ollie Blakey. The other one on Verna M. Blakey.
Jordan wasn't listed on the 1880 or 1900 census. What appears unusual on the 1880 census was that his twin Julia was listed. I wondered why Jordan wasn't listed on both of those census. And for 1900, Jordan would have been about 22. He could have been married.
According to 1910 MO census and records Jordan was married to Lizze ?. That would have been about 1903 or 1906. Lizzie was born about 1882. She passed away before 1915.
Jordan remarried to Flora BENTLEY on Oct 20, 1915 in Yankton, South Dakota. Jordan was listed as a widower. Flora were listed as a widow before they were married. Jordan and Flora were only listed on the 1920 census together.
On the 1930 census, Jordan was listed with wife, Ruby in Nebraska. Jordan was 25 when he first married. That would have been Lizzie. The year when Ruby and Jordan married isn't known.
Jordan and his 3rd wife Rubenia "Ruby" moved to Ann Arbor Michigan. That could have been sometime between 1930 and 1935. They remind there until their death.
I searched the CA birth index, and other census and came up with Flora's maiden name LAWRENCE. On the CA birth index LAWRENCE was listed with the children Thomas, Flora. and Baby Girl Blakey.
The first three children were born in SD. Verna and Vernon could have been the same person. Error on the census taker. I don't think that they were twins. Verna wasn't listed with Vernon.
Jordan's 2nd wife Flora. Here is a list of Flora' children with the BLAKEY surname:
Clarence and Verna were born in SD. The others in CA.
Clarence Ollie BLAKEY (1920 - 1988)
Clarence was married had about 10 children
Verna M. BLAKEY (1923 - 1983)
Verna had a son with the DELAHOUSSAYE surname.
Vernon L. Blakey ? Not for sure, this could have been Verna.
Thomas J. "Tom" BLAKEY (1930 - 2013)
Thomas was married.
Flora Stella BLAKEY (1933 - 1976)
Flora was married and had children.
Baby Girl BLAKEY (1935 - 1935) She was stillborn
Jordan was listed as a farmer. I haven't found any additional info on his life. Jordan and Flora did have descendants. I hope someone can see a connection with The Jordan and Flora BLAKEY's Connections.
Thanks for reading,
Susan
Jordan Blakey was born with a twin sister, Julia on March 1, 1878 in Mississippi. Their parents were Isaac and Rachel (LEPHRIDGE) BLAKEY. Jordan was one of 18 children of Isaac and Rachel.
In November of 2011, I came across info on Jordan's wife Flora Elizabeth (LAWRENCE) BLAKEY in California. I discovered the birth index and two of her children names. I wasn't for sure if they were Jordan's children. But through more searching, I came across more children of Flora.
As I continue to search for Jordan, I came across more info that I wasn't sure of. I have tried to piece together and make the connections with things that I've been finding. I searched the census records, city directors and whatever info that I could.
I'm still trying to piece together info on Jordan. I searched on ancestry.com and came across some info. I had some contact with descendants of Jordan. I have since lost connections with them. One descendant was on Clarence Ollie Blakey. The other one on Verna M. Blakey.
Jordan wasn't listed on the 1880 or 1900 census. What appears unusual on the 1880 census was that his twin Julia was listed. I wondered why Jordan wasn't listed on both of those census. And for 1900, Jordan would have been about 22. He could have been married.
According to 1910 MO census and records Jordan was married to Lizze ?. That would have been about 1903 or 1906. Lizzie was born about 1882. She passed away before 1915.
Jordan remarried to Flora BENTLEY on Oct 20, 1915 in Yankton, South Dakota. Jordan was listed as a widower. Flora were listed as a widow before they were married. Jordan and Flora were only listed on the 1920 census together.
On the 1930 census, Jordan was listed with wife, Ruby in Nebraska. Jordan was 25 when he first married. That would have been Lizzie. The year when Ruby and Jordan married isn't known.
Jordan and his 3rd wife Rubenia "Ruby" moved to Ann Arbor Michigan. That could have been sometime between 1930 and 1935. They remind there until their death.
I searched the CA birth index, and other census and came up with Flora's maiden name LAWRENCE. On the CA birth index LAWRENCE was listed with the children Thomas, Flora. and Baby Girl Blakey.
The first three children were born in SD. Verna and Vernon could have been the same person. Error on the census taker. I don't think that they were twins. Verna wasn't listed with Vernon.
Jordan's 2nd wife Flora. Here is a list of Flora' children with the BLAKEY surname:
Clarence and Verna were born in SD. The others in CA.
Clarence Ollie BLAKEY (1920 - 1988)
Clarence was married had about 10 children
Verna M. BLAKEY (1923 - 1983)
Verna had a son with the DELAHOUSSAYE surname.
Vernon L. Blakey ? Not for sure, this could have been Verna.
Thomas J. "Tom" BLAKEY (1930 - 2013)
Thomas was married.
Flora Stella BLAKEY (1933 - 1976)
Flora was married and had children.
Baby Girl BLAKEY (1935 - 1935) She was stillborn
Jordan was listed as a farmer. I haven't found any additional info on his life. Jordan and Flora did have descendants. I hope someone can see a connection with The Jordan and Flora BLAKEY's Connections.
Thanks for reading,
Susan
Sunday, July 21, 2013
A Mini Family Reunion: 2008
This is some what of a re post from my old Journaling_Susan xanga.com site
Dated on Monday, 21 July 2008
It was a hot day, today. But is was a special day. A brother, his wife and son came for a visit on their way back to Texas. They were going to stay for about 5 hours.
I made the calls to others that our brother and family was here. I manage to get as many as I could to come by. The last time that my brother and family were here was 3 years ago.
I showed my second oldest brothers a family album that one of our brother made for me. I had a family pedigree to show them as well. We got to know our family history.
We all could not meet at once. Some came in and out within the 5.5 hours. The official count for today: 10 brothers, 5 in laws, 3 nephews, a niece and a sister. A brother and a sister made a phone call. I think that is pretty good for a Monday afternoon.
I even took pictures. I couldn't miss out on this historical moment. I noticed some things as we were together. The first 5 brothers were here under the same roof. I had to get them to pose for a photo. They did.
It is hard to get every one together. Some of the brothers live out of town. The elder ones are getting up in years.
I see this week a very special week for our family. We had some what of a mini reunion. It was plain and simple. I served some lemonade and cookies.
I hope that you had a good day.
Blessings to you.
Staying On the Family History Journey,
Susan
Dated on Monday, 21 July 2008
It was a hot day, today. But is was a special day. A brother, his wife and son came for a visit on their way back to Texas. They were going to stay for about 5 hours.
I made the calls to others that our brother and family was here. I manage to get as many as I could to come by. The last time that my brother and family were here was 3 years ago.
I showed my second oldest brothers a family album that one of our brother made for me. I had a family pedigree to show them as well. We got to know our family history.
We all could not meet at once. Some came in and out within the 5.5 hours. The official count for today: 10 brothers, 5 in laws, 3 nephews, a niece and a sister. A brother and a sister made a phone call. I think that is pretty good for a Monday afternoon.
I even took pictures. I couldn't miss out on this historical moment. I noticed some things as we were together. The first 5 brothers were here under the same roof. I had to get them to pose for a photo. They did.
It is hard to get every one together. Some of the brothers live out of town. The elder ones are getting up in years.
I see this week a very special week for our family. We had some what of a mini reunion. It was plain and simple. I served some lemonade and cookies.
I hope that you had a good day.
Blessings to you.
Staying On the Family History Journey,
Susan
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
The Garden
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| This was how the garden looked.... Back in the days 1980's and some parts of the 1990's. This was a big garden. We have corn, green beans, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, cabbage, watermelon. I can't think of what all was in the garden. |
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