Since I hadn't worked Ancestry's 'shaky leaves' until recently, they have provided a 'golden opportunity' for a go-over. I have done a lot of research for my tree and have sources cited in my database -- much of it based on paper/microfilm research. Since following Ancestry's hints to access the online records is quicker than …
Month: September 2016
Tackling the Hirams – Dodge City Bunch
Children of Hiram Miles Currey and Winnie Mae Hutchinson Currey Henry Currey - 1893-1906 Herbert Miles Currey - 1895-1971 Hiram Currey - 1897-1898 Myrtle Irene Currey - 1899-1970 Mary Lela Currey - 1901-1977 Winnie Letha Currey - 1903-1992 Earnest Oran Currey - 1906-1979 Alma Jean Currey - 1912-1989 At the ages of 18, 14, 12, …
Tackling the Hirams – Pt 1
Recently, I was notified by Ancestry of a DNA match for a descendant of Jane Currey Gutridge who lived in Champaign County, Ohio. Since Jane Currey is a known descendant of Hiram Mirick Currey - the treasurer of Ohio in 1820, this match was HUGE news. I have a lot of data to support my …
Valuing Education
As a retired teacher, married to a retired teacher and surrounded by teachers in my family, education is the one political issue that I follow fairly closely. As the election approaches and Kansans prepare to elect members of the Kansas House and Senate, education may be the one issue that separates the candidates. No matter …