As the holiday fast approaches many people are planning cookouts, family gatherings and enjoying time off. For a lot of people part of the holiday tradition includes visiting cemeteries and placing flowers on the grave stones of loved ones. This is one of my families traditions. Since, I was a child, I've visited the cemetery... Continue Reading →
My Brick Wall . . . Sissy
My biggest current brick wall is my paternal grandmother (my Dad's mother). She died when my father was a child. My Dad didn't talk much about either of his parent's or his childhood. I didn't think to ask questions about his childhood until after his passing. That is one of my biggest regrets.I know her... Continue Reading →
Louisiana Ancestors . . . In honor of Mardi Gras
Louisa Brown was born circa 1869 in Louisiana. Her parents were Henry and Ester. She married James Curtis in 1884. The two had 13 children together. They also helped to raise a few of their grandchildren. The two lived in St. Marys Parish (southern LA). They now have thousands of descendants all over the United... Continue Reading →