May 16
Local newspapers reported news about Chattanooga, Ohio, in the first half of the 20th century. The Willshire Herald printed a Chattanooga column during the 1930s and 40s and I recently discovered that The Rockford Press also had a frequent column about the Chattanooga residents, or as I like to call them, the Chattanoogians. The newsy …
May 14
This is the tombstone of Maria C. Pflueger, located in row 9 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. In addition to Maria’s name the names of five of her children are inscribed on the four sides of the marker. The front of the marker has the names of Maria C. and her …
May 09
Because I enjoy attending genealogy conferences and consider them worthwhile for learning about and keeping up with the latest methodology in genealogical research, I signed on to be an FGS 2013 Ambassador. So, from time to time, I will blog about the upcoming FGS Conference, to be held in Fort Wayne this coming August. Today’s …
May 07
These are the tombstones of Catharine and William Fowler located in row 7, Section 1, Greenbriar Cemetery, Willshire Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. The markers are inscribed: Catharine wife of Wm Fowler Died Oct. 26, 1888 Aged 50y, 5m, 21d William Fowler Born Jan. 15,1831 Died Feb. 24, 1889 Aged 58y, 1m & 9d …
May 03
Last week’s OGS Conference in Cincinnati was in my opinion one of their very best. There was a good variety of topics and lectures presented by excellent speakers. I came home armed with new ideas and information, re-energized and ready to try out some new research plans and techniques. I started a Things-To-Do-When-I-Get-Home list and …
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