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Thomas and Amanda Green, part 1
My previous post about native American ancestry featured a framed portrait of Amanda and Thomas Green. Amanda was one of the reputed carriers of native ancestry in our family. Thomas and Amanda were the…
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Who are the Indians in your family?
When I was young I would occasionally hear my elders mention Grandma Olsen’s Indian ancestors. It was asserted that Grandma’s mother Loretta Case showed Indian characteristics and that Loretta was an excellent hunter.…
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DNA relatives
2015 was the year that DNA testing opened new windows on my family history research. Dee and I did autosomal testing with the three primary testing companies here in the United States. These…
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From the archives— Lebkuchen cookies
‘Tis the season for lebkuchen, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la! Here’s another post from the archives. Friday, December 19, 2014 We have many German traditions at Christmastime, including lights on trees, familiar carols, and food.…
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DNA again
It’s time for another look at DNA. I will attempt a brief and somewhat simplistic description of DNA in the following paragraphs, but you should not take this as a completely accurate definition.…
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From the archives—Waldo Fisher recounts his life
I am reposting this entry from my old web site on the occasion of Waldo’s 102nd birthday. Monday, March 11, 2013 Waldo Vaughn Fisher, generally known as Red Fisher, passed from this life…
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More than french fries
Recent tragic events in Paris have brought the French to our minds with concern and compassion. We Americans probably haven’t thought so much about the people of France since World War II. We…
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Cousinship
Yesterday I met some second cousins from my maternal grandmother’s Fisher family. As I get older, it seems that family reunions increasingly occur in connection with the passing of our elders. Mom’s cousin…
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From the archives—Pictures from June Fancett
Pictures from June Fancett Tuesday, February 28, 2012 June Greenhoe Fancett passed from this life on January 28, 2012. Her family found these pictures among June’s things. Donovan “Mick” Springsteen and Lorna Springsteen…
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From the archives—Recollections of Verda Olsen
Recollections of Verda Olsen Friday, June 10, 2011 I recorded this interview with Grandma Olsen on August 3, 1981. The interview touched on various aspects of her family and experience. It’s a bit…
