Josephine Katherine Tryggeseth
The other day I realized that I’ve written much more about my grandfathers in this blog than about my grandmothers. … Continue reading Josephine Katherine Tryggeseth
Category: Femrite
Climbing the family tree
I have become the family historian for both my nuclear and my extended family. In my father’s generation, the family … Continue reading Climbing the family tree
Cousin John Pomeroy
During a recent trip to California, I set aside a day to visit a cousin I hadn’t seen in over … Continue reading Cousin John Pomeroy
Don’t forget to look in every box!
. . . and don’t forget to list the contents on the outside. Continue reading Don’t forget to look in every box!
The transatlantic crossings of our immigrant families
A quarter of my ancestors’ families first arrived in North America in the early to mid-18th century. My paternal grandmother … Continue reading The transatlantic crossings of our immigrant families
‘Killed by gunshot from landlord’
I’ve written before about the mysteries and misfortunes inherent in family history and I’ve written a couple of times about … Continue reading ‘Killed by gunshot from landlord’
Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
. . . from Wanamingo! Continue reading Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
Retail runs in the family
I have been involved in retail in some way for all 41 years of my time in the work force. … Continue reading Retail runs in the family
What happened to John Femrite’s land and cattle?
He lost them both. Continue reading What happened to John Femrite’s land and cattle?
Hiram had two sisters
. . . whom I never met. Continue reading Hiram had two sisters
