My Grandfather, John Whitney Ferverda (1882-1962) worked for the railroad for several years. In fact, it was the railroad that was responsible for John meeting my grandmother, Edith Barbara Lore. Born in 1882 and trained as a teacher, John Ferverda … Continue reading
When MyHeritage first began autosomal DNA testing, I transferred my autosomal DNA test to MyHeritage (for free) and purchased a records subscription with little hope that a company out of Israel would have the focus or records to provide anything … Continue reading
My grandfather’s name was John Whitney Ferverda. I’ve always wondered about that middle name, with no idea where it came from. It does not appear to be a family name. He was born on December 26, 1882 in Plain Township, … Continue reading
Evaline Louise Miller was my great-grandmother who married Hiram Bauke Ferverda. This charcoal drawing of Evaline was sent to me electronically some years ago by a generous cousin and was restored by a talented friend. Eva, as she was called … Continue reading
Hiram was born in the Netherlands in 1854. His first article, Hiram Bauke Ferverda (1854-1925), Part 1: Baker’s Apprentice chronicled his life in the Netherlands. In 1868, at age 13, Bauke immigrated to the US with his family. His life … Continue reading
My introduction to the Ferverda genealogy came in the form of a small blue booklet that my mother obtained at a family reunion. How I desperately wish I had attended that reunion, but I was preoccupied in the summer of … Continue reading
I never write my 52 Ancestor stories from the road, but this is an exception because of the incredible series of events that happened over the past couple days. So, be warned, nothing you are seeing is “cleaned up,” My … Continue reading
Sometimes, when you’re researching your family, you discover something that just doesn’t seem right. Just doesn’t make sense. Over time, things begin to feel odd. Pieces that don’t fit. Or pieces that are missing…that shouldn’t be missing That’s what happened … Continue reading
My grandmother, Edith Barbara Lore was born on August 2, 1888 and died on January 4, 1960. Today, I’m celebrating what I feel is a landmark aspect of her life on this, the 59th anniversary of her passing over. Life … Continue reading
I’d like to introduce you to my mother. Long before she was a great-grandmother, she was a grandmother and before that a mother and before that, a beautiful young woman with aspirations. She was beautiful, both in body and soul, … Continue reading
