The Life of Lt. John Fish Movie – Love and Hate
A review of an imaginary movie about the life of my 5th great-grandfather, Lt. John Fish. Why did his friends become enemies when he died?
Are You Intensely Curious?
Are You Intensely Curious?
Tag Fish
Superior Endurance, Tenacity, and Courage Under Adversity
Is our family's "luck" the tenacity needed to survive in their conditions? Of course, war, famine, and loss took their toll but also gave us endurance.
Names: Finding the Secrets of the Past
A fun stroll through various surnames in our family trees, finding the lost meanings. Red, fire, and bright are prominent characteristics of several names.
My Homesteaders’ Education – Sunny Hill One Room School
Sunny Hill School was in Oak Grove Township 1875-1951. My great-great-grandfather, Enoch Parr was on the original school board.
Interesting Ancestors I Would Like to Meet
Week 1 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge: I'd Like to Meet. I chose to highlight Captain John Fish, Effie Ann Parr and Margaret Callahan.