tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46054936653067386982024-10-04T18:57:47.996-07:00Southern Girl Marries Midwestern Boy.Gale Wallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04010608779221703855noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605493665306738698.post-55682485057066792432015-01-08T18:10:00.000-08:002015-01-08T18:10:06.971-08:00

Post #1 in my goal to participate in 52 Ancestors this year. I'm not sure yet if I'll follow the themes. I hope to discover more about this branch of my family this year. My Great Grandfather: Carlie Leon Sawyer Carlie Leon Sawyer was born on March 13, 1887 in Coffee County, Alabama, the son of Carter Sawyer [1849-1913] and Lucy McLean [1856-1920]. On September 22, 1912 in Coffee County he

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This week is the 8th anniversary of my sister, Teresa's, death. While prepping for the Genealogy Do-Over project, cleaning my files, I came across this document. I don't remember trying to put my grief to words, but I'm glad I did. Dear Teresa: It has been 4 months since you left us. My grief has not faded. Your headstone contains the date of your birth and the date of your death. Those

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Week 1 begins in a few days! I carved out some time to put some plans to paper. I may add/edit through week 1 as I review my progress. Week 1 – 2-8 January 2015 Setting Previous Research Aside Use records ordered/purchased as needed. Otherwise do not refer to old research notes. Preparing to Research Cleaned my desk! Created a new master family tree file in RootsMagic 7. Learn more about

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My research has sat dormant for more than 5 years while I waited for things to get "back to normal". I've since realized that isn't possible. With each life event "normal" takes on a new look. I've decided that I need to schedule time for my blogging and genealogy research. With this plan in mind for 2015, feeling as if I was starting over since I've been out of touch far too long, I was (

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As I begin to share 52 of my ancestors over the next 52 weeks I begin with my sweet Mama.  Oh, how I miss you, Mama! You are free from sickness and pain. For that I am grateful. Until we meet again. When I started this blog my very first post was for Mama.  In another post I shared this, from her funeral: I will cherish every day I was blessed to have Mama. Her

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I've missed research, genealogy and blogging and plan to change that in 2014. I feel like I'll be starting over even though this will be my 15th year of researching my family. I didn't get this blog off the ground, before having to take a break to handle aging parent needs, and hope to make it a place where I can connect with others that share my family lines. Don't forget to take a cemetery

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I hope you are enjoying today and making memories with family. I'm hoping to get back to blogging here later this year. Meanwhile, we are counting down the weeks until Clay's second deployment to Afghanistan is over.

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The last two years of taking care of Daddy's health needs has left me unable to research or blog. I hope to make time for it in 2013. My son deploys to Afghanistan, again, soon. Please pray for our family in the months ahead.

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I saw this online resource mentioned on Google+ You can read the details on Randy Seaver's blog: http://www.geneamusings.com/2012/05/small-town-papers-now-free-to-access.html

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Snipped from this site: http://www.kshs.org/ancestry Click to enlarge Coming later:Population Schedules: Counties, 1953-1978Population Schedules: Cities, 1919-1961Agricultural Statistical Rolls, ca. 1873-1984WWI Enlistment and Discharge Records, 1917-1919United Spanish War Veterans Records, 1898-ca. 1975. Kansas GAR Post Annual Reports ATSF Railroad Service Records Military History

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This is a photo of my sister, Denise, and her daughters: Linda Gale, Tressie & Jessica. It was taken in the late 1980's. I really miss her. Kandie Denise 1959 - 2008

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Last month I installed a Memory Medallion on Mama's headstone at Riverdale Cemetery in Columbus, GA. While I haven't uploaded much to the file I am going through photos and noting things I'd like to share about her. It is designed to share personal stories, photos, video and additional information. From the Memory Medallion site: Some see a name on a tombstone. We see the stories, and moments,

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I have been on a journey that I did not choose. After a year and half of constant long distance travel, I have moved my Daddy to a nursing home where I live. He isn't happy but I must refuse to feel guilty and reassured that he is cared for. With this decision came many tasks...some not yet complete. While cleaning out his home and workshop I came across this old metal tool box tray. Easily I

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...but he's still my little boy. On April 1st I gave my little boy away... No lipstick...no worry! Me and my guys! Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Clayton Wall Gale, Barry, Clayton & Tiffany Wall

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Several months ago I won a Memory Medallion on Facebook. Last week I installed it on my Mama's headstone. I haven't added much to the online file yet, but have plans to do so soon. Here is what it looks like: I am preparing a post about the installation. Until then, you can scan the photo above and see what I have online. I use a Droid X2 and downloaded the i-nigma app to scan QR codes. You

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For many years I have subscribed to all of the U. S. genealogy magazines. I was sad when Ancestry ceased publication in 2009. They are available for reading online at Google Books. I often use the gen mags when trying to come up with topics for our society programs.

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One of my 4th Great Grandfathers. He never came home from the Civil War. I have record of his death but sure would like to find out about his burial. He is one of two 4th G GF's that died in the war that I want to focus on this year. The other is Malachi Dennis Goodman. Here is one of the records: Register of deceased officers and soldiers from Alabama

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This past weekend I set a few goals for 2012. The ones that apply to my family genealogy are: Blog: Share more of my genealogy on a regular basis. Minimum of one blog post per week. RootsMagic software: Learn more of its functions and begin the transfer of my records from Generations Easy Tree. This will be a manual process since I wasn't happy with the import.  Research Goal: Find

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Happy New Year! We had a wonderful Christmas with Clay and his girlfriend, Tiffany, and kids, Kieli & Kurtis. We had a great week with lots of food, crafts, fun & games. Last night we were informed that Clay and Tiffany are engaged. Looks like our family tree will add a few branches in 2012!

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My most treasured Christmas decoration. Nativity made by Mama in 1988 I've been on a blogging break...I think the year caught up with me. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior I wish many Christmas Blessings for you in the coming year. Merry Christmas! Another treasured decoration is the beaded bell below. The same year Mama made the Nativity set for us [pictured above] she

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Dear Teresa, Happy birthday. Today you should be 44 years old. You should be here. It won't be long before January marks 5 years we have been without you. Life isn't fair. Sigh. I think of you often. We are sisters and that bond lasts forever. I still smile when I think of my little tomboy sister that took forever to do her make-up, hair and get dressed. Maybe that is why I asked for buttons

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[Cross posting from Digital Cemetery Walk] Family Tree Magazine DVD 2000-2009Our genealogical society board met recently to plan our 2012 monthly programs. Instead of pulling out back-issues, of which I only have half, I opened my laptop and searched by keyword for topic ideas. Now, we don't violate copyright by copying the article, but rather use it to create our own program content.

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In 2008 I wanted to learn to quilt. The first thing I did was buy some fabric and learn to cut using a rotary cutter. I ended up with a lot of squares that I sewed together - see below. This was bigger than I desired so I cut it in half and made 2 lap size quilts. I knew I would give one to my older sister, Denise and keep the matching one.  The day I took them to be quilted, [I only

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Family History on Display I am always looking for {creative} ways to display my family history in my home. To everyone else this is a jar of dirt. To me it is a reminder of my great grandfather's homestead in Holmes County, Florida and close proximity to where I spent many of my summer days. My Great Grandfather, George Washington Stafford, homesteaded 160 acres. On my last visit in 2004&

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You need charts like this to make sense of it.

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