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OK Livery Stable Owned by “Midget” Fin Heaston of Daleville, Indiana – When asked about his family history, one of my grandpa’s favorite topics was his three “midget” cousins – Finnie, Brownie, and Frankie. I’m sure midget is not the term he should have used for them, but my grandpa never did understand using politically correct… Continue reading OK Livery Stable Owned by “Midget” Fin Heaston of Daleville, Indiana
My Foremother Penelope Stout Was Slashed by Indians and Held Her Intestines in with Her Hands – Penelope (Van Princis) Stout probably should have died after being shipwrecked and attacked by a hostile tribe, but she refused to submit to death and lived to be over 100 instead. She is sometimes known as “the Mother… Continue reading My Foremother Penelope Stout Was Slashed by Indians and Held Her Intestines in with Her Hands
Lloyd Whitehead on Autumn Leaves in Indiana – I’m sure it may come as a surprise to many of the younger generation, but the town of Modoc has its very own author and poet. Modoc is not a large metropolis. I’m not even sure if Modoc has enough residents to be formally classified as a… Continue reading Lloyd Whitehead on Autumn Leaves in Indiana
Cecile Belle (Spann) Bentz Diplomas from Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana – While we were going through stuff at my grandma’s house after her passing I came across a couple of very cool historical documents pertaining to my great-grandma Cecile Belle (Spann) Bentz. I had seen both of the artifacts many years ago, but that was… Continue reading Cecile Belle (Spann) Bentz Diplomas from Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana
Celebrating Grandma Merrimen Claire (Niccum) Bentz – Today we celebrated the life of my Grandma Bentz. She was 94 and still living at home alone until the very end. She raised 6 daughters, who then multiplied to 18 grandchildren, and apparently 53 great-grandchildren. I had never sat down to count up all the great-grandchildren, but that… Continue reading Celebrating Grandma Merrimen (Niccum) Bentz
Grandpa James Clark Climbed Out the Window on His Wedding Night and Never Returned [Genealogy] – My great-great-grandpa James B. Clark was married once before he married my great-great-grandma Mary Elizabeth (Noggle) Clark but only for a few hours. A cousin sent me a lovely picture of James Clark the other day, so I thought… Continue reading Grandpa James Clark Climbed Out the Window on His Wedding Night and Never Returned [Genealogy]
Bloomingport Friends Sunday School circa 1921 [Genealogy Photo] – This is one of the most adorable photos I have in my possession. These little children dressed in their Sunday best are just super cute. This Sunday School class picture was taken about 1921. These children attended the Bloomingport Friends Church in Randolph County, Indiana. You… Continue reading Bloomingport Friends Sunday School circa 1921 [Genealogy Photo]
Randolph County, Indiana Racially Integrated School Photo Circa 1910 – Josephine Gordon, Marshall Sickels, and Many Others – This photo was among some items that were in the possession of my grandpa’s Uncle Francis. His family allowed me to scan all their Bales albums. This particular school photo includes children who later married into the… Continue reading Randolph County, Indiana Racially Integrated School Photo Circa 1910 – Josephine Gordon, Marshall Sickels, and Many Others
Update on the Search for the Secret Uncle (Genealogy) – It’s been a while since I initially shared The Search for the Secret Lovechild of My Great-Grandfather, Ralph Edgar Bales. I followed a couple of leads, and I figured it was time to share my progress. In the last post, I shared everything I knew… Continue reading Update on the Search for the Secret Uncle (Genealogy)
John and Nancy (McMullen) Bales Reunion 1906 – Considering this Sunday is the annual Bales Reunion, I thought it would be fun to feature a Bales Reunion photo from a few years back. Okay, so maybe that’s an understatement. I suppose a century is more than a few years. *This post contains affiliate links. This… Continue reading John and Nancy McMullen Bales Reunion 1906 [Genealogy Photo]
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