
A political manuever in the family
Well, sort of in the family. More accurately, the following bit of political history occurred to someone in the family … Continue reading A political manuever in the family
Well, sort of in the family. More accurately, the following bit of political history occurred to someone in the family … Continue reading A political manuever in the family
recalling my mother’s wonderful friendship. Continue reading Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve
When I started researching the life of my great-grandfather, John M. Femrite, I felt as though I were confronted with … Continue reading Serendipity came knocking one day in October
Today, October 11, 2021, is Indigenous Peoples Day as declared by the Governor of Minnesota and the President of the … Continue reading In Minnesota we are all living on stolen land
Some years ago I wrote about my maternal great-grandfather, John Martinus Femrite. The post was titled “What ever happened to … Continue reading The life and times of J. M. Femrite, pt. 2
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
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
and a 21st century tear down? Continue reading A 19th century jewel
He lost them both. Continue reading What happened to John Femrite’s land and cattle?