virginia-genealogy
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No More Elijah
Remember the post, where I waxed eloquent about poor Elijah—my 5th great-grandfather, who died just before arriving in America from Germany? Well, turns out that was a lie. It was an accident, I promise. But, things like this happen when researching ancestry. One tries to be diligent. To check sources. Review information to see that…
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A Father’s Worry
A cool wind whistled at the cabin’s window. At least marching will be pleasant, Benjamin thought, slinging his musket over his shoulder. “Come, Anna, girls; Onkel Martin is waiting for us.” Martin lived near Drapers Meadow; his wife Anna and the children would be safe there while he was gone. They would have to hurry,…