Wordless Wednesday: Hairdo[n’t]

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Coroner Gritton Summoned By Death

Of all my ancestors, George Amos Gritton took the eeriest photos. It's in his eyes: he had a bone-chilling, otherworldly stare that evokes all things midnight and graves and weirdness. This is not to say that Amos wasn't a good man; in fact, he devoted the latter half of his life to public service, and [...]

Civil War Veteran Joins Vigilance Committee

Nation Family Farm, 1880 William Nation with sons Jesse & Oma This week's 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks theme is "nonpopulation," referring to a series of agricultural, manufacturing and business schedules largely conducted in the 1800s. Agricultural schedules, in particular, provide information on the farm owner, the cash value of the farm, farming machinery, the [...]