George Lyon (1662-1694) George Lyon was born on 16 Dec 1662 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts,…

Nearly every week, a mystery is solved or some interesting twig (or nut) appears somewhere…

New friends and new sights in Washington The 38th page of Sally’s photo album featured…

Elizabeth Linville (~1842->1871) Elizabeth A. Linville was born about 1842 in Callaway County, Missouri, as…

This is the fourth post in our series on women’s suffrage. In the first post…

“Spell it Kümmel or Kuemmel, but pronounce it Kimmel.” Wausau Daily Herald, 14 September 1934…

Samuel Russell (1733-~1801) Today is the 283rd  anniversary of the birth of Samuel Russell. Born…

Florence Estelle Manning, the fiancé of Floyd’s brother Arthur Guy Phillips, wrote another friendly letter…

In response to a card from him, Grandma Amelia “Millie” Phillips wrote to Floyd. Addressing…

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a planner by nature. I like to…

A guest post by Joel. leg·a·cy/ˈleɡəsē/ nounnoun: legacy; plural noun: legacies the long-lasting impact of…

Most of the people in this picture have been identified. There is just one question…

My time for family history was limited this week and will likely be non-existent next…

No athletic ability passed down to me I have never given much thought to athletics in…

Coralee is almost ten—smart, curious, and always ready for fun. When her parents leave for…

Nearly every week, a mystery is solved or some interesting twig (or nut) appears somewhere…

Joseph Johnson (1676/77-1739) Birth Joseph Johnson was born 339 years ago today, on 09 Mar 1676/77¹,…

Gertrude spent time thinking about her faraway son, Floyd. He was missing the Sandwich Fair,…

Carl F. Fehlhaber (1845-1922) Carl F. Fehlhaber was born on 11 Feb 1845 in Posen,…

Caroline Hilson (1863-1940) Today is the 153rd anniversary of the birth of Caroline Hilson. Birth…

Rochester Craft Beer Expo – 2017 We are just a couple weeks away from the…

Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber (1803-1885) Birth and Marriage Happy birthday to Carl Friedrich Fehlhaber who was…

This first post in the series introduces you to our sixteen female ancestors who were…

This gal was a 1948 graduate. Her senior portrait was taken by Anderson in Austin,…

Robert Boyes (1743-1803) Happy 273rd Birth Anniversary to Revolutionary War soldier, Robert Boyes. Robert Boyes…

Elizabeth Baldwin was born on 11 Apr 1771 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut as the…

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the armistice was…

It’s done! It’s done! It’s finally done! I’m happy to announce that I have completed…

Cars and Farm The 12th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…

Rebecca Hallett (1675-1730) Rebecca Hallett was born on 31 Aug 1675 in Astoria, Queens, New…

Roseanna Fuller (1759-1844) Roseanna Fuller was born on 16 May 1759 in Amenia, Dutchess, New…

As part of a variety of refreshments we provided at an 80th birthday party this…

A good book and some meat for all three meals might have made things more…

The Court set the rate for liquors, diets, and lodging When searching for some Virginia…

Ole Knutson Aldahl (1814-1890) Ole Knutson Aldahl was born in 1814 (probably), but we don’t…

State Historical Society of Iowa Nearly every week, a mystery is solved or some interesting…

John Johnson (1698-<1756) John Johnson was born on 26 Aug 1698 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut,…

Ernestine-Caroline Neuman (1811-1873) Ernestine-Caroline Neuman was born on 23 Sep 1811 in Posen, Prussia, Germany. The…

It is another happy day for me – another project is completed! I received my…

Most days of most lives are “ordinary.” But our ordinary is likely very different than…

Helen Lucina Baldwin (1855-1932) Helen Baldwin Fawcett (1855-1932) Helen Lucina Baldwin was born on 05…

Patience Harris (1683-1777) Patience Harris was born on 15 May 1683 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut…

A rare photograph from Friday, 16 May 1919, shows Floyd posing with a colleague named…

Sally and friends The 28th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…

Taylor Webster (1748/49-1802) Taylor Webster was born on 18 Jan 1748/49 in Essex, New Jersey….

Thomas Holmes (1710/11-1796) Oh Wow! Studying Thomas for this birthday post has certainly unlocked another…

Sarah “Sally” Rockwell (1786-1849) Sarah Rockwell was born on 04 Apr 1786 in Warwick, Orange,…

Most days of most lives are “ordinary.” But, our ordinary is likely very different than…

Floyd’s uncle Clarence Arthur Phillips wrote to Floyd who was still in France. Clarence was…

Friedericke Stroede is largely a mystery. We know her name but little else. Even so,…

Philander Baldwin (1809-1876) Arrival at Watertown Two hundred and seven years ago today, 16 April…

Sabra Billings (1751->1840) Sabra Billings was born 265 years ago and lived in a volatile…

Camp Wakanda and more The 14th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…

Johann Krueger (1841-1911) I was just texting with a friend earlier this week about how…

A photo of the old family farm came up in email conversation recently. That led…

It’s official! I have become approved as a member of the Daughters of the American…

John Bennett (1786-1837) John Bennett was born on 04 Apr 1786 in Orange, New York,…

Nimrod Charles Canterbury (1778-1844) Nimrod Charles Canterbury was born on 10 Apr 1778 in Wilkes,…

One of Floyd’s brothers wrote him a letter and signed it “Balsy.” Comparing handwriting and…

Most days of most lives are “ordinary.” But, our ordinary is likely very different than…

This is how much beer they normally pour. The Program for the 2016 Rochester Craft…

This photo fell out of a box one day. It has no label other than…

Jacob W. Phillips (1781-1847) Jacob W. Phillips was born on 27 Sep 1781 in Claverack,…

Leona Catherine Miller (1899-1976) Leona Catherine Miller was born on 26 Aug 1899 in rural…

Thomas Fawcett (1747/8-~1822) Today is the 268th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Fawcett. He…

Old Folks, Relatives, Soldiers, and the Clover Dairy Farm “Meditating” “First Lesson” “Prairie Schooner” “Old…

Eau Claire Dells and parade The 31st page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection…

Zelpha Lou McCall (1866-1900) Zelpha Lou McCall was born in July 1866 in Callaway County,…

Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner (1874-1968) Frederick A Helmut Aschbrenner was born on 03 Aug 1874…

Glimpses of Our Trip to Laona, 1920 The fourth page of Sally’s photograph album was…

Convert your old media to digital… Before it is too late! Restoring old media may…

This toddler is outside on the farm. The photograph was part of a collection of…

Winter in Marathon Park The 16th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…

Halvor Stemson (1835-1927) Halvor Stemson was born on 14 Feb 1835 in Nes i Hallingdal,…

Timothy Johnson (1792-1871) Timothy Johnson was born on 28 Jun 1792 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut,…

Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner (1839-1935) Frederick Wilhelm Aschbrenner was born on 14 Feb 1839 in Hansfelde,…

Philip David Krueger (16 Oct 1990 – 24 Jul 1992) 24 July 2017. This is…

Loved Ones and Friends The seven page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of…

John Estes (1800-1859) John Estes was born about 1800 in Kentucky as the second child…

Mary Loker (1680-1767) Mary Loker was born on 03 Aug 1680 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts,…

Aschbrenners and Water The 26th page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…

Lucretia Brownell (1799-1857) Lucretia Brownell Johnson. If I had a time travel machine, Lucretia is…

Barbara Mary Meyer (1881-1972) Barbara Mary Meyer was born on 09 Jun 1881 in Mendota,…

Camp and Damsels in Distress The 23rd page of Sally’s photo album continues to show…

Gertrude Lovin Boyce  (1865-1957) Gertrude has made it easy for us to know about her…

Margaret A. O’Donnell (1836-~1865) Margaret A. O’Donnell was born in 1836 in Kentucky as the…

Archilles James Linville (1825->1900) Archilles James Linville was born in Mar 1825 in Virginia. He…

Martha Eldridge (1667-<1735) Martha Eldridge was born on 20 Apr 1667 in Driffield, Gloucestershire, England,…

“Friendly staff. Nice beer selection. Filling food. And just down the road from home.” That…

Bernard Meyer was born on 26 Apr 1809 in Germany. His name has been spelled…

Augusta Baumann (1840-1900) Augusta Baumann was born on 02 Oct 1840 in Germany as the…

DC and a Trip Home The 43rd page of Sally’s photo album featured pictures taken…

John Borden (1729-1801) Two hundred and eighty-seven years ago, John Borden was born on 12…

DNA and your family history A relatively new addition to the list of tools that…

When we last left Floyd, he was asleep on board a Norfolk & Western train…

Coming off my high of getting to spend a day at the Minnesota History Center…

Ragnild Bjornsdtr Skolt (1809-1900) Ragnild Bjornsdtr Skolt was born on 04 Jul 1809 in Skolt,…

Madison, Dells, Kids The 21st page of Sally’s photo album featured a collection of photos…