

Santa Picture 2017
Here's Abby's picture with Santa. #Lasen


Family Pictures
Yesterday, I drove out to Zellwood Florida, to meet with my cousin, Nichole Smith. I haven't seen her in years, but we spent much of our...


Colorado
Last week, Chris and I took a short trip to Colorado to attend my brother-in-law's graduation from University of Colorado Boulder. This...


Hiatus Over
"Evening at Home” ~ by Edward John Poynter (English, 1836-1919) You may have noticed I've been away from this blog for several months...


Treasure Chest Thursday: John Ritchie With His Children
Treasure Chest Thursday Post #8 Children from left to right: Nannie, Aljourn Grey, Guy Wheaten, and Cody Mae. John Ritchie is my 3rd...


Wordless Wednesday: Swan
Wordless Wednesday #7 #WordlessWednesday


Headline: Jury Easily Found for Roadcap Trial
Phillip Ritchie Murder: Post #7 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 This article was originally published in The Harrisonburg Daily News on February 5,...


Civil War Letter from Philip Souder, Jr. to His Father, Philip Souder, Sr.: March 21, 1864
Another letter from Philip Souder, Jr., my 1st cousin 7x removed, to his parents (this time just his father, my 7th great-uncle) written...


Happy New Year!
Happy 2017, friends and family! 2017 was a great year for me. I began taking genealogy seriously this year and have greatly expanded my...


Civil War Letter from Philip Souder, Jr. to His Parents: October 29, 1863
I recently happened upon a letter on Ancestry.com posted by RBTATE from my 1st cousin 7x removed, Philip Souder, Jr., to his parents, my...