Albert Henry, Where Are You?
Click here for a more recent post on this subject. Albert Henry's childhood is shrouded in mystery. He was born 10 May 1885…
Mount Greenwood Cemetery
I tried to visit Mount Greenwood Cemetery back in 2010 but it was closed. I'm using this post to collect research for…
Hazel’s Birthday Book
This is a book the family put together for Hazel on her 95th birthday in 2006, including memories from family members: Memories…
Effie Henry’s Mother’s Family
Effie Josephine Rhining was born October 16, 1893 in Beardstown IL, to Emma Eugenia Cowan and Lewis Rhining. We don't know much…
Letters Home, from Hazel (1929)
Wheaton, IL. Sept. 19, '29 Dear Folks, I suppose you got my letter to-day, but I just couldn't wait until you answered.…
Letters Home, from Hazel (1929)
Hazel was a Freshman at Wheaton College in 1929, and wrote letters home to Hammond, frequently. I have about six or seven…
The Ebeys
After Albert Henry’s mother Mary Elizabeth Morton died when he was a baby, Albert went to live with his mother's sister, Dica…
William Cowan and Nancy Parish Marriage Record
"I hereby certify that on the 13th Oct. 1840 I joined in marriage William Cowan and Nancy C. J. Parish with being…
Albert Henry Draft Registration Card
After the United States entered World War II, a new Selective Service Act required that all men between the ages of 18…
Jacob & Agnes Smith Marriage and Emigration
Jacob Smith Agnes Smith I found the passenger list for Jacob Smit and Ankje Alberda's journey across the Atlantic and their marriage…
Furnessville
An essay I wrote about Ken and Hazel and my memories of their home on Furnessville Road in Chesterton IN. You can…
Guthrie Family
Beardstown Illinois Faces
Louise and Gertrude, April 1923 Caption for above photo: Guthrie family, Beardstown Ill. Mrs. Shawgo, 1st Sept -17- Guthrie family- Dad, Mable,…