52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 27: Free PROMPT: Week 27's theme is "Free." You could focus on an ancestor seeking freedom, a free-for-all, your favorite free resource, or take it "free form" and write about whatever you want to write about! (Of course, that's true any week!) The Dark Hedges at Bregagh Road,… Continue reading Go From Your Country
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Religious Animals
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 26: Conflict PROMPT: Conflict seems to be part of the human experience. How did it affect your ancestors? It could be through war, legal conflicts, or bad relationships. You could also think about having to resolve conflicting evidence in your research. Plaque with Agnus Dei on a Cross… Continue reading Religious Animals
On This Day: Birth of Robert Beattie Cathcart
Robert Beattie Cathcart was born on October 2, 1820, in Rocky Creek, South Carolina. He was my great great grandfather. Robert Beattie Cathcart was one of nine children born to John Cathcart (1789-1864) and Mary Harper (1789-1873), who were each born and raised in County Antrim, Ireland. The couple and their two small children immigrated… Continue reading On This Day: Birth of Robert Beattie Cathcart
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