My 52 Ancestors posts are going to focus on the women in my family tree. Just to try something different. I’ve discussed both of my grandmothers so I will start with my […]
52 Ancestors: #1 Laura Cecile Donald
Wisdom Wednesday — Wyatt and Laura
Wyatt Paul Gillespie, son of Jeremiah Gillespie and Mary E Gillespie, was born on July 15, 1865 in Amherst County, Virginia. Laura Cecil Donald, daughter of James Calvin Donald and Elizabeth Jane […]
Sympathy Saturday — Miss you Dad
Two years ago today my sisters, my stepmother and my Uncle Paul were with my Dad as he spent his last hours on this planet after fighting a 3 month battle with […]
Tombstone Tuesday — I found my missing Stonewall Jackson Cemetery pics!
I could not remember where I had stashed these. Eureka they have been found! These are the tombstones for my previous entries on my Maiden Aunts: Harriet Ann Gillespie, daughter of Jeremiah […]
Sunday Obituaries — James Calvin Donald
This is a departure from my usual dedication to Maiden Aunts and Bachelor Uncles, but i found this while I was organizing yesterday. James Calvin Donald, was my great great grandfather. I […]
