I sometimes wonder at the personal strength my ancestors must have had to face the many adversities in their lives. Particularly when I discover the death of a spouse or child. I suspect many found strength through their faith and the practical aspects of their lives.
Biography Blog Posts
On The Farm
One of my ancestors had a unique route to farm laborer and then farm owner. My 4th great grandfather Jacob Kready came to America during the American Revolution as a soldier hired by the British.
Working
My great grandfather was a laborer, working all his life. He made the transition from rural farmer to city worker in 1913.
Tragedy
I consider the tragedy of my 3rd great-grandmother, Mary Hebble 1812-1851, and the impact her illness and death had on her immediate family.
Father
For this week’s prompt, I share some favorite photos of my father.
Power
In 1941 an electric power company built hydroelectric dams on the Holston River to produce power. In the process, they displaced many Tennesseans, alive and dead. My ancestors were among the dead.
Service
Before Sadie Osborne became a policewoman, she was a deaconess performing social work in the service of the ME Church.
Where There’s a Will
Jesse King left a legacy in his will for his granddaughter Susan Candess King, in 1868
Water
My mother tells a story about her maternal grandfather asking her to bring a cold cup of water from the well.
Nearly Forgotten
When I research an ancestor who has very few identifiable records, I think how sad that they are lost to history, or nearly forgotten. George Koontz, 1806-18??, is one…