I received the latest copy of the Ohio Genealogical Society Quarterly (OGSQ) in the mail this week and was interested in the cover story about “Mary Francis (Stokes) Huddleston Maxwell, Civil War Nurse.” The article was written by Laurel Sheppard, the Assistant Editor of the OGSQ – who was assisted by Barbara Hart, Susan... (Read More)
During this October week in American history three giants—one quite literally—died who had a big impact on America: Robert E. Lee, American soldier and Confederate general, died at 63 on 12 October 1870 John Denver (Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.), American singer-songwriter, died at 53 on 12 October 1997 Wilt Chamberlain, American basketball player, died... (Read More)
Genealogists in 16 States pass away. AK, CA, DE, FL, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MO, OH, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Bedgood, Pierrine Charlotte Claudine Cabral. (1938-2009) Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) – May 13, 2009 Cheng, Nelson Yum-Ping. (1920-2009) St. Petersburg Times (FL) – May 14, 2009 Cox, Donald H. (1946-2009) Lima News... (Read More)
The first burial on the grounds of what would become Arlington National Cemetery was on 13 May 1864. Private William Christman was buried in the rose garden in front of General Robert E. Lee’s home in Arlington, Virginia. He was serving with Company G, 67th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. In May 1863 Secretary of War... (Read More)
There are a lot of anniversaries in May. In May 1863 the government organized the Freedman’s Village on the grounds of General Robert E. Lee’s home in Arlington, Virginia. It had “fourteen dwellings, and a church a hospital and a home of the aged and infirm, with streets regularly laid out and named, and... (Read More)
James L. Sorenson, a pioneer in DNA research has died. A self-made billionaire, he used his wealth in many causes. Genealogists in particular are aware of his efforts with DNA and genealogy. In 1999 he started the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. The group has collected more than 70,000 DNA samples, together with four-generation pedigree... (Read More)
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