Get yourself a BIG, oversized cuppa java, because this is better than the best soap opera. Yes, really. Know what else? We’ve vindicated Old Man Jacob Dobkins too. At least somewhat. When you’re done reading this, his last will and … Continue reading
Her full name was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of the House of Windsor. She was born as Princess Elizabeth of York to The Duke and Duchess of York, later to become King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth. After King … Continue reading
Elizabeth was Andrew McKee’s wife, but who was she? What do we know about her? I can tell you one thing after researching the details of her life and fleshing out as much as possible – that woman was made … Continue reading
In May of 2006, I journeyed with my wonderful cousin, Daryl, to the Washington Co. Va. Historical Society in historic downtown Abington, VA. I was delighted to discover that they had computerized a great deal and that they had an … Continue reading
In the article about Katharina Gockeler, I reported that her parents were Hans Gockeler and his wife, Katharina. That information was incorrect. Mea culpa. Live and learn. As genealogists, we correct mistakes as soon as we find them. Based on … Continue reading
Catharina or Katharina Gockeler was born in Schnait, Germany on October 9, 1612, to Hans Gockeler and his wife, Katharina, whose surname is unknown. (Update – her parents were Wolff Gockeler and wife, Barbara, not Hans and Katherina. See the … Continue reading
Barbara Eckhardt was born about 1614 in the quaint winemaking village of Beutelsbach, Germany to Johannes Eckhardt and Elisabetha Baurencontz. Barbara was the fifth child born to her parents, but only the second one to live. Her older sister, Anna … Continue reading
Hans Sang (Sing) was born in 1614 in Endersbach to Johannes Sang and Anna Enssle. He was assuredly baptized in the former Collegiate Church, which still stands. The tower was constructed in 1729. Hans would never have remembered a childhood … Continue reading
Hans Lenz was born on January 24, 1602 in the small village of Schnait, (Weinstadt) Germany to Johannes Lenz and Margarethe Vetterle. Schait was a small village alongside the Rems River, nestled between hillside vineyards with a central church built … Continue reading
Those of you who have followed the escapades and stories about my father know quite well that he was…well…how do I put this graciously? Let’s just say a “ladies man.” Are you sitting down? He was married a stunning 13 … Continue reading
