I enjoy combining genealogy with book and library history. For the past several months, I’ve been exploring the life of[…]
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I enjoy combining genealogy with book and library history. For the past several months, I’ve been exploring the life of[…]
Read moreI’ve always been an advocate of intellectual freedom, but I recently found a family connection that makes Banned Book Week[…]
Read moreAhoy! It’s TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY, so I thought I’d share my pirate ancestry. Jan Janszoon van Haarlem, also[…]
Read moreThinking of our mom today. RIP Nancy Ruth (Bolger) Smith (August 3, 1939-August 31, 2020) of Hollister, MO, passed away[…]
Read moreJames Allen Smith(April 20, 1944 – May 9, 2020)My Uncle Jim had the biggest laugh and smile. Rest In Peace.[…]
Read moreThe Battle of Monmouth(June 28, 1778) During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Monmouth was fought near Monmouth Court[…]
Read moreWe found an amazing link between Annette and Larry’s families. Larry’s cousin Peter Grayson saved Annette’s cousin Edward Butler during[…]
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