Tracing my ancestors' stories through their faith.
Tag: family history
Week 9: Females
A few of the women in my family tree in celebration of Women's History Month
Week 8: Courting
My Great-Grandparents' Long Distance Relationship.
Week 7: Landed
When the Fredericks landed in America!
Week 6: Maps
Mapping my ancestors
Week 5: Branching Out
Branching out in my family tree
Week 4: Curious
Week 4 of #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks!
Week 3: Favorite Photo
We're on week 3 of 52 for the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks writing challenge, and tonight's post is about my favorite photo. My family has a long tradition of farming. My Great-Great-Grandpa Johann Frederick came to America from Prussia in 1869 and settled on 80 acres of land in Sugar Island, Wisconsin. He farmed… Continue reading Week 3: Favorite Photo
Letters to Lorraine-October 16, 1935
Neosho, Wis.Oct. 16, 1935 Dearest Lorraine, How are you? I never see you very often, so I thought I would write. I always see Melvin or Clarence. I was always waiting to hear from you but never received and letter. I suppose you are working hard every day. Does Lavern still go to school, or… Continue reading Letters to Lorraine-October 16, 1935
Letters to Lorraine-October 12, 1935
Dear Lorraine, Certainly we are so sorry that we haven't been there before this. So hope your mother is better. If all is O.K. we will be over Wed. That is mother, Pearl, and I. the men can't hardly take off time so much to do. We'd of been there before this but our car… Continue reading Letters to Lorraine-October 12, 1935
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