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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 17: At Worship

The First Congregational Church of Stonington (aka The Road Church) “The First Congregational Church of Stonington is the oldest church in Stonington and one of the oldest in Connecticut. The church was established in 1674 and the first Minister was … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 16: Out of Place

(Warning: This is going to be a very short blog) My Original Choice For This Week’s Challenge Is Being Elusive The person I want to profile for this challenge according to FindAGrave is lost. What this means is that she … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 14: Brick Wall

Maria “Mary” Andres aka Bates (1908-1978) Brick Walls The woman pictured above is my materal grandmother. I didn’t really know her that well, but doing the research on her and her ancestors has been one heck of an adventure. What’s … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 13: In The Paper

Week 13: In The Paper How I Came About This Article: In March of 1997, I packed up my house and my children into a 14 foot rented moving van, attached the trailer hitch and loaded my car and left … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 12: 12

George Franklin Bates (1865-1929) Week 12: 12 (Twelve) For this weeks challenge we had a few suggestions on how to interpret this, and I decided that I would go with “If you look at a numbered ancestor chart and you’re … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 10: Bachelor Uncle

Photo Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Bachelor Uncle It took me three weeks to remember which uncle (in any generation) that did not get married and actually had a story that might be of any interest whatsoever, albeit a very short story. … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 8: Family Photo

2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 8: Family Photo George Adam Counce (1901-1986) The Fantasy Grandfather: I have a family reunion photo or two, but I don’t know who is in them, so rather than trying to figure … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 7: Love

2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 7: Love (Note: I skipped week six in my blogs due to the fact that what was a Surprise (Week 6 Theme), while not a surprise to other family members that informed … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 4: I’d Like to Meet

Richard Anson Wheeler (1817-1904) The Ancestor I Would Most Like to Meet Normally I spout off about what I’ve learned about an ancestor, hopefully brag about their achievements (I’m very proud of my family, for the most part), try to … Continue reading

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2019 Challenge: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 3: Unusual Name

The Subject of this Weeks #52Ancestors Challenge: Ziba “Vyiby” Burrows (1771-1771) Ziba Burrows was my 2nd Cousin, Six Times Removed. He was born in May of 1771, and all that is known, from the records that could be found was … Continue reading

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