An Under-Utilized Resource in Genealogy Nora Schmidt Widman Funeral Cards, Mourning Cards, Memorial Cards – whatever you call them - can be a helpful resource for your genealogy research. These cards are an often overlooked source of birth and death information for our ancestors. The history of funeral cards started in the Victorian Era. The … Continue reading Funeral Cards
Jacob Bohman Jacob Bohman is my 3rd great grandfather. He is buried at St Michael's Church Cemetery in Hewitt, Wisconsin. His Find A Grave memorial can be found here. Hyršov location in Czech Republic Jacob Bohman was born at dwelling number 17 in the village of Hyršov (formerly Hirschau, Germany), Domažlice District, Plzeň Region of … Continue reading Find A Grave Friday
The Pension File of Thomas Libbey Fold 3 recently did a free weekend offer that I took advantage of. Not all states have their Civil War pension files online, but Missouri just happens to be one that does. Thomas H Libbey served in the Civil War and died during his service. It took all of … Continue reading More Libbey Family Fabrications
Corn Relish This recipe is from the collection of my great grandmother, Viola Widmann Weigel. 2 qts corn 2 qts cabbage 4 large onions 2 lbs brown sugar 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp pepper 1 tbsp salt 2 pt vinegar 1 pt water Boil 15 minutes
Using Find A Grave to Fine Tune the Family Tree I have recently begun getting serious about the site Find A Grave. I have used Find A Grave as a source for several years and have at times been surprised by the details and photographs I have found on memorials there. My new passion for … Continue reading Family on Find A Grave
Will of Jacob Sowles excerpt from the will of Jacob Sowle As of this writing, I have not heard from the Wisconsin chapter of the Mayflower Society regarding our application. I have recently reached out to the National Society and am awaiting their reply. In the meantime, I have begun compiling some documents that link … Continue reading Mayflower Update
Page 6 and 7 These pictures are from the collection of my grandmother Lagada Dirk Weigel's senior year in high school. The people in the photos are most likely from Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin, or from St. Mary's Catholic School in Bismarck, North Dakota. The students in the photos are probably from … Continue reading Gramma’s High School Scrapbook
Cherry Chocolate Cake This recipe is from the collection of my great grandmother, Viola Widmann Weigel. Cherry Chocolate Cake 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Crisco 1 egg 1 square melted chocolate 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup sour milk 1 bottle cherries juice and nuts Bake 375 degrees
Gramma Holmes This is a puzzling picture from the Ehle side of the tree. My husband's grandmother labeled this picture as "Gramma Holmes, the mother of Jane Holmes Smith." Gramma said she was called "Smith Holmes Smith" - as in she was married twice. The problem is that Jane Holmes Smith isn't Jane HOLMES Smith, … Continue reading Mystery Monday
Page 5 These pictures are from my grandmother Lagada Dirk Weigel's senior year in high school. The people in the photos are most likely students that attended Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin or St. Mary's Catholic School in Bismarck, North Dakota. The majority of people would likely be from the graduating class of … Continue reading Gramma’s High School Scrapbook
WitzEnd Family History 