“What I Did On My Summer Vacation… In short… a great deal! (the answer that no teacher wants to hear… Read more What I did on my summer vacation…
Category: Documents
A Civil War veteran
Four years ago, I ordered and received the Compiled Military Service File of my great-great grandfather, Atchison… Read more A Civil War veteran
How far is it to Great Britain?
My maternal grandfather was pure German, born in Michigan. My maternal grandmother was pure Dutch, born in Michigan. My father’s… Read more How far is it to Great Britain?
From Drenthe to Drenthe: Jan Timmer
Jan (pronounced like the word ‘yawn’) Timmer was born on the sixth of November 1847, in Zuidbarge, Emmen, in the… Read more From Drenthe to Drenthe: Jan Timmer
Pre-statehood in Ottawa County, Michigan
It is difficult to keep up with postings during a holiday break back home! However, a couple of things are… Read more Pre-statehood in Ottawa County, Michigan
… the family and other news
Tis’ the season when I would traditionally write a Christmas newsletter to keep family and friends informed as to our… Read more … the family and other news
