52 Ancestors – Page 3

February 26, 2015 Dana 10 Comments 4 min read

Adam Close: Dependent on Only Son (#8 of 52 Ancestors)

My 4th great grandfather, Adam Close, wrote his will on February 1st, 1865. He stated he wanted his debts and

February 19, 2015 Dana 1 Comment 2 min read

For centuries children have worked to help their families. They have helped their parents farm, run stores, and do other

February 10, 2015 Dana 7 Comments 2 min read

My Vincent ancestors moved from Essex County, New Jersey to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania in the mid to late 1700s. During

February 7, 2015 Dana 0 Comments 2 min read

“His main occupation was a carpenter and cabinet maker finisher. He went to carpenter school in Wichita KS and helped

January 27, 2015 Dana 11 Comments 7 min read

The name “Kansas” first appeared on maps in 1854 when the Territory of Nebraska was divided and the southern portion

January 20, 2015 Dana 9 Comments 4 min read

(Thanks to Amy Johnson Crow at “No Story Too Small” for creating “52 Ancestors” where we can share our ancestors

January 13, 2015 Dana 4 Comments 4 min read

My grandmother told the story of her grandfather, Reuben H Ward, a Methodist minister who was murdered. She said he

January 6, 2015 Dana 2 Comments 3 min read

I’m excited to be participating in this year’s “52 Ancestor Challenge” from “No Story Too Small.” Our ancestors are more