Joseph La Duke
Clarissa Amelia Frink La Duke
Ella and Ellen (Dollie) La Duke Continue reading “Clarissa Amelia Frink and Joseph La Duke”
Category: Family History
The Haunting of Salem
In the cold of winter, a darkness spread through the town of Salem, Massachusetts. The people of this village were haunted by the fears of the unknown. Whispered worries about a force of evil from the realms of hell created a mass hysteria that flowed through the town and caused panic, discord, and even murder, for a civilized people truly believed that witches walked among them, and they believed these spirits came to cause them harm. Continue reading “The Haunting of Salem”
Finding My Way Home
For me, Hotchkiss, Colorado is more than just a place on the map or a spot on the road; it’s a place of dreams and promises, where pioneer families came, built their homes and left a legacy. Continue reading “Finding My Way Home”
One More Day
Clarissa Amelia
From the start, I enjoyed researching this grandmother with the lovely name. Often I wondered about her life. What was it like to live in her era? How did she manage her large brood while her husband fought in the Civil War? Clarissa Amelia what stories did you harbor? Continue reading “Clarissa Amelia”
The Unexpected Road Trip: The Ranch ~ July 22
While driving along the lane to my granparent’s family home, so many emotions tugged at my heart. Stories about my family swirled in my head as I slowly approached the old cabin. Weaving along the dirt road, I wished that my mother were with me, so she could answer the many questions that started to form as I took my first glimpse back into time. Continue reading “The Unexpected Road Trip: The Ranch ~ July 22”
More Sweet Moments with Family Photos
Jaxon, June 2017
Land on both feet.
Little Man aka Jaxon following after his big brothers. This little guy knows no fear, and he is always up for his next challenge. His adventurous ways and huge heart always makes me smile. Love you to the moon and back! Continue reading “More Sweet Moments with Family Photos”
The Adventures of Philip Hupp
Following in his brothers’ footsteps, Philip Hupp became a frontiersman and an adventurer. This brave man served in the Revolutionary War and fought to keep family and neighbors safe in frontier homes they forged in the wilderness of Viriginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Continue reading “The Adventures of Philip Hupp”
Elva Marie Bryant Allen: Grandma’s Timeline
Lately, I have become obsessed with the “missing years” of my grandmother’s childhood. After her mother died in 1913, I have tried to find keys to her past, especially the years 1913–1928. With this in mind, I have decided to create a timeline of her childhood to help me keep track of my favorite grandmother.
- As I continue to find information, I will update this blog.
No Place Like Home
One ancestor that had a homestead was my grandmother, Elva Bryant. For years after her mother died, my grandmother lived with family and friends and never really had a home of her own. When she finally had her land and her cabin, I often wondered how she felt when she stepped through the door of her new home and knew it was really her very own place. Continue reading “No Place Like Home”
Tales of a Family 