Monthly Archives: May 2021

Military #52Ancestors ~ Week 22

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

As I have been searching for my family connections, I’ve been discovering that a lot of my relatives have served in the United States Military. A few served in the Civil War. There were some in WWI some served in … Continue reading →

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At The Cemetery: In Person And Online #52Ancestors ~ Week 21

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

When I’m at the cemetery: in person, I always looking around and in the direction of my relatives’ resting places. I see this land as resurrection ground. And it’s the place where some of my relatives, friends and I will … Continue reading →

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Former Classmates Famous Names

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

Former Classmates—- Famous Names Barbara Walter and mine but  spelled Susan Blakely.  Yeah, I went to school with Barbara Walters. She even signed my year book in 1980. We were sophomores at Central High School. I knew what Barbara was … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing With Cousins’ Bait #52Ancestors ~ Week 20

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

Thank God for cousin’s bait!! When, I find common relatives on a family tree, I search to see what the searcher knows about the family connections. I compare what I know to what they share. It’s a good thing to … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day: #52Ancestors Week 19

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

Yesterday was Mother’s Day in the US. This week, let’s take a look at the mothers you’re researching. (They do make up half of your family tree, after all!) Feel free to leave your links and stories in the comments. … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day #52Ancestors ~ Week 19

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

Happy MOTHER’s Day to ALL you Mothers and Mothers at Heart!——————————————————————————–To All the Mothers, Second Great Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers, Grandmothers, Aunts,, Sisters, Daughters, Ladies In Laws, Ladies Out Laws, Cousins, Spiritual-Mothers, First Lady of a church, Elder Mothers of the … Continue reading →

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Crime And Punishment #52Ancestors ~ Week 18

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

While on my search for family connections, I have found several relatives who have been in trouble with the law. I didn’t expect to find this information. It’s sad to come across news like this. There are some cases, I … Continue reading →

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Favorite Place #52Ancestors Week 17

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Susan Ann Blakley

Where is my favorite place for searching family connections ?It’s in my hometown. That’s where the Pony Express began. Most of my ancestors and relatives either were born there, lived there or made their homes there. Where is this place … Continue reading →

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