he two photos were stored with photos of Elijah and Mary nee Wallis Ash’s children Sylvester and Jesse.  I think these may be photo’s of the other two sons Jackson and Elijah Jr.  and their wife’s.  Jackson married Nancy Gunn and Elijah married Mary Groner.  The photos were taken in Litchfield, IL about 1885.  If [...]

These were found in a box of Lambeth photos.
Charlie and Madilene McKnolly

Charlie McKnolly

The following was sent to me by another Lambeth researcher, thanks David for the information!
Editors Note: The following story was taken from a book written by O.C. Fisher, Texas Congressmen, titled:  IT OCCURRED IN KIMBLE AND HOW.  The late William Jasper Gibson, mentioned in the story, who died recently at the age of 92, was [...]

It is that time of year when I must put away dead people for awhile and concentrate on the living.  Most of my time last week was spent preparing my classroom for the 2009-2010 school year.  Next week is filled with professional development meetings and sending my baby boy off for his freshman year in [...]

Arizona has online search form for birth and death certificate records. The records included cover the years 1878-1953 for death records and 1887-1928 for birth records.  The search includes original printable scans of the death certificates!  Good job Arizona!

Arizona Death Certificates
 

Dating old photos can be a daunting task. If the photo is labeled with your ancestors name the dating becomes much easier. However, if the photograph is unlabeled with no photographers mark you have a real dilemma as to when and where the photo was taken. While doing research for Jewel’s Heirlooms [...]