[dropcap]I [/dropcap]do not recall everything after I heard that my Grandma Hope died. I remember screaming NO. I remember saying now I really am Hopeless. I do not feel that way anymore. She was the first
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Ollie and Maxine Sapp – Enduring Love
Part Three of the Romance of Ollie and Maxine Sapp. Click here for Part One and here for Part Two. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]efore Grandma and Grandpa knew it years had passed and their son Ronald left home,
Continue ReadingOllie and Maxine Sapp – Turbulent Times
Part Two of the Romance of Ollie and Maxine Sapp. Click here for Part One and here for Part Three. [dropcap]O[/dropcap]n March 31st, 1942 Grandpa entered into active military service. Grandpa sent Grandma love postcards and pictures from the
Continue ReadingOllie and Maxine Sapp – Young Love
Part One of the Romance of Ollie and Maxine Sapp. Click here for Part Two and here for Part Three. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]rank Topliff Sapp and Carl Bryan Shuman were Wetzel County politicians, both having been Democratic County Chair, were best friends, and
Continue ReadingLove Letter – Valentines Day 2018
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the Family History Writing Challenge, I should be writing about one of my ancestors. I chose instead to write about one of descendants ancestors, my husband. The best way I can help my descendants get to
Continue ReadingParker Miller Ferguson – Puzzle
[dropcap]I [/dropcap]am so excited. This is one of those moments every genealogist dreams of. Shattering a brick wall! I have finally found some of the answers I need about my ancestor Orloff C. Miller, born Herbert
Continue ReadingGranny Nig and Jonly Ronly King
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]lease do not read further if you struggle with the fact that some people past and present have and do practice casual racism. With a disclaimer that this I am sure you know what Nig stands
Continue ReadingMy Grandmothers – Malinda and Jane
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]alinda Darrah and Jane Yoho are two strong women. They are my grandma Maxine’s mom and mother. While Malinda was recovering from the birth of her daughter Geraldine, her husband Bryan went about and got
Continue ReadingFavorite Name
[dropcap]I [/dropcap]have so many great names in my family tree. A favorite name for boys would be Christian Alexander and a favorite name for girls would be Catherine Scarlett. Picking the names of my children
Continue ReadingInvite To Dinner – Dead Man’s Party
[dropcap]I [/dropcap]wouldn’t invite any of my ancestors to dinner. That may sound harsh or odd for a genealogist to say. It would be tempting to invite to dinner a brick wall ancestor or a loved
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