Partriot Ancestors
(Garrison family) Have you ever wondered if your ancestor fought in the American Revolution? Many times there are family stories of great-grandfather so-and-so serving with …
The House on Sloan Road
I took a trip to the Mercer County Clerk’s office the other day to look up some old family deeds. I found the deed for …
The Ever Elusive Gertrude Wigley (Dix)
She was born Gertrude Harriet Wigley. She was married three times, first to William Dobbs (18 Jan 1910), then John Weastell (before 1914) and lastly …
A Good Day for the Garrison Clan
Yesterday I sent an email to a woman named Virginia who lives in Ohio. Virginia and I are distant cousins. Our shared family tree branches-off …
What Happened in July?
The genealogy program that I use (Legacy) has an option that reminds you of key dates that are approaching. Here is a list of the …
What Was Their Name?
Nothing can drive a researcher more insane than names that aren’t spelled correctly. The insanity quickly deepens when you realize that not only are names …
1620: Mary Chilton at Plymouth Rock
Mary Chilton is my 9th-Great Grandmother on the Crosby side. Legend has it that Mary Chilton was the first female from the Mayflower to set …