Tales of a Family

Happy Mother’s Day

Published on May 12, 2019 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

To the world, you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world.
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A Song From on High

Published on May 11, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

We risked letting go of each other just enough to silently – carefully point to one another. No one believed either of us about whose fault it was….

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Tall Tale

Published on May 11, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

Did you or a family member ever share a tall tale? How did that story pan out? Share your story!

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May Themes

Published on April 20, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant7 Comments

Let’s share some stories for May! With these high-spirited topics, the tales should be fun-loving and humorous. Happy writing!

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The Red Racer

Published on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant7 Comments

“Hold on,” her father blared, “Don’t let go!”

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Scratching my Head!

Published on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant9 Comments

But for the life of me, one area that has created many a sleepless night was the DNA New Ancestor Discoveries.

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Seven

Published on April 7, 2019April 7, 2019 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

The 7 in 7 poem challenges writers to pen just one line a day. I focused on an individual I know that is overcoming a painful past. This week old issues resurfaced, and I watched from the sidelines, astonished by the pain inflicted and her courage during her time of healing.

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And Still She Rose

Published on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

“He tried to break me, but I wouldn’t let him.”

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Brick Walls

Published on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

Never give up! Mysteries resolved….

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Compass

Published on April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by Ann Marie Bryant3 Comments

Since I am so fascinated with how my maternal and paternal lines often found themselves living in close proximity or even the same small towns and villages, I added another element to this family tree. Now, I can easily track their locations and timelines!

Connecticut

New London

Kinne

Abigail Kinne (1733–1805) ~ Death (M)

Norwich

Kinne

Abigail Kinne (1733–1805) ~ Birth 13 AUG 1733 • Norwich (M)

Preston City

Moses Kinne (1710–1788) ~ Death 18 JUL 1788 • Preston City, New London, Connecticut (M)

Thomas Kinne (1678–1756) ~ Death 1 OCTOBER 1756 • Preston City, New London, Connecticut (M)

Massachusetts

Andover

John Bradstreet (1652–1718) (P)

Newbury

Henry Kinne (1623–1696) (M)

Birth 08 JUL 1623 • Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
Death 19 JUN 1696 • Newbury, Essex Co, MA

Salem

Kinne

Moses Kinne (1710–1788) (M)

Birth 8 MAY 1710 • Salem, Essex, Massachusetts

Thomas Kinne (1655–1687) (M)

Birth 11 MAR 1655 • Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Death 1 JUN 1687 • Salem, Essex, Massachusetts

Thomas Kinne (1678–1756) ~ Birth 27 JULY 1678 • Salem, Essex, Massachusetts (M)

Topsfield

John Bradstreet (1652–1718) (P)