by Brandy Heineman | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog, Family History
Have you ever noticed how frequently the phrase “a very pretty wedding” turns up in nuptials coverage in historical newspapers? It made a handy search term for rounding up these pretty wedding write-ups! Since the summer wedding season is in full swing,...
by Brandy Heineman | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog, Family History
The day that I organized Mom's recipes by food category instead of the fact they are Mom's was a stupid day. — Brandy Heineman (@brandyhei) October 22, 2012 A few years ago, my sister and I participated in a Chili Cookoff. We both entered...
by Brandy Heineman | Jun 18, 2013 | Blog, Family History
Christopher Willover Rude (1810-1883) and his wife Elizabeth “Betsey” Keller Rude (1812-1853?) were my 4th great-grandparents. When I discovered Rude burials via the Painted Hills Genealogical Society’s excellent website, I added it to my list of...
by Brandy Heineman | Jun 11, 2013 | Blog, Family History
I found a card mounted wedding portrait at my favorite antique shop. I noticed it some months before and saw it again when I went back. No one had purchased it yet. The image is flaking off at the edges, and its backing has considerable foxing and wear. One corner is...
by Brandy Heineman | May 23, 2013 | Blog, Family History
On Tuesday, we discussed how memberships can tell us more about our ancestors on a personal level, but not every group is 100% voluntary. Today, we’ll explore some of the more obligatory associations that can lead us to their stories. Schools Perhaps my favorite...
by Brandy Heineman | May 21, 2013 | Blog, Family History
The members of one particular family group I’ve studied, the Laughlins of Bradford PA, all share one interesting non-genetic trait. They were, all six of them, joiners. How do I mean? Pa belonged to The Protected Home Circle and the Brotherhood of Locomotive...
