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Children’s Home, Chapter 2

Located in southwest Iowa, The Children’s Home at Lamoni, Iowa was familiar with a good winter blizzard.  So while many of us are experiencing winter weather let’s explore the Children’s Home and who ran it 1911 – 1915.  Lamoni is located in Decatur County, Iowa. The Reorganized Latter Day Saints faith was thriving in Lamoni. Continue reading “Children’s Home, Chapter 2”

Christmas at the Children’s Home

This holiday season my mind turns to the children who were at the “Children’s Home” in Lamoni, Iowa for Christmas 1912.  As reported in a church publication, 37 children were in attendance.  Who were these children?  Where were their parents?  My wish for Christmas is to know more about the children in this story. ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas at the Children’s Home”

Military History in Newspapers

With Veterans Day approaching, I want to honor all those that served in the military.  Here are a few ideas of what you might find about your ancestors while searching in newspapers. Many newspapers in the Civil War era published a “Sons Letter Home.”[Thomas Canfield, Fayetteville Semi-Weekly Observer, (Fayette, NC) 12 Sep 1861, Thu p2]Continue reading “Military History in Newspapers”

Records, Records, Records

Whenever I have visited the Family History Genealogy Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC), I have felt like it is genealogy-heaven!  Rows and rows of books, microfilm and microfilm readers.  What is microfilm you ask?  It is a film-roll containing microphotographs of documents  One roll of film may contain more than 2,000 images.  TheseContinue reading “Records, Records, Records”

Olympic History

Finally, the Olympics!  As if four years between Olympic competition isn’t long enough to wait, there was an extra year delay due to Covid Pandemic.  From July 23 – August 8, the 2020 Olympics are underway in Tokyo, Japan.  From August 25 to September 6 the Paraolympics are also in Tokyo. For my family andContinue reading “Olympic History”

Where to find photos of your family

I’ve been asked several times recently “where can I find photos of my ancestors.”  I am guessing you have already looked at home, in the attic and asked your relatives.   Here are a few suggestions: High School Yearbook (online or at the school library) remember that often the year book uses an initial and notContinue reading “Where to find photos of your family”

Heirlooms

Ten reasons to cherish your families heirlooms: 1.  You might discover the heirlooms are of more meaning to you later in life.2.  They might be worth a lot of money.3.  It could inspire you to learn the history of your family and the items they cherish.4.  It would make your grandma happy.5.  Restoration and reuseContinue reading “Heirlooms”

DNA reveals a 79 year old secret

Like many adoptees Lyn knew very little about his origins.  Found in a cabbage patch his adoptive parents joked.  They told him he was chosen and loved.  He knew that and yet he also needed to know his biological origins.  He wanted to know his medical history.  For a fee, the California State Welfare OfficeContinue reading “DNA reveals a 79 year old secret”