Tag Archives: genealogy

Daniel Pierce (1814 – 1902)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Donna Catterick

In my grandfather’s 1902 diary on April 27th he wrote about the death of “Grandpa Pierce” – this was Daniel Pierce, actually my grandfather’s great-grandfather.  Below is a transcript of his lengthy obituary.  My copy doesn’t give a source, but … Continue reading →

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Amos Claycomb’s July 1900 Diary

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Donna Catterick

My Grandfather kept diaries most of his life.  This is from his 1900 journal when he was 14 and living in Sycamore, Illinois.  I post a month each Monday. Sunday, July 1, 1900 It has been a nice day only … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Duncan’s Birthday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Donna Catterick

Today is Grandpa Roy Duncan’s birthday.  Thomas Leroy Duncan was born 122 years ago in LaMoille, Illinois. Grandpa Duncan was the poster boy for Enthusiasm.  He was always up for whatever activity was suggested.  “I’m going to the store to … Continue reading →

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Thomas W. Duncan & “Gus the Great”

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Donna Catterick

This is the first of (I hope) many family portraits.  This man achieved some fame, but most of our relatives did not.  My hope is that it humanizes those dry names and dates that cause such eye-rolling when ‘genealogy’ is … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Dream Trip

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Donna Catterick

I read Angela’s post on finding out some of her heritage.  She asks ‘where do you go to rediscover your heritage?’ and ‘why is the place so important to you?‘   Good questions.  I know for me, not all ancestral … Continue reading →

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