Tag: ancestry
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The Call Up the Hill: Myrtle Payne’s Final Reflections
Myrtle put down the engraved guitar pick she’d been studying and sighed. “I don’t know, Harper. It just feels like my days are numbered, you know? I’m gettin’ old.” She tapped a pile of photographs. “That one’s for Cliff, this one’s for Agnes. And Delmer—any musical stuff goes to him.”
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The Employment Man: Glenn Hastie Mitchell’s Legacy of Work
Glenn Mitchell sat at his desk, matching the unemployed with any work he could find. A veteran, a single mother, a desperate father—each one left with purpose. But jobs weren’t enough. His greatest project, the community gardens, turned empty land into food, dignity, and survival.
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Threads of War: Rachel Blackwell’s Memorial Quilt
Rachel Elvira Blackwell’s hands, weathered by time, stitched steadily under the warm glow of the hearth. Around her, daughters laughed and sewed, their quilt a tapestry of family history—threads of war, love, and loss woven into each square. At its heart, a gold star gleamed, honoring sacrifice and memory.
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An Odd Fellow with an Oath: Arthur Miller’s Journey of Friendship, Love, and Truth
Arthur Miller traced the painting’s path with a trembling hand. “Friendship, Love, and Truth,” he said, “are more than words—they’re a map for life.” As he prepared to pass the Noble Grand mantle to his son, he reflected on his journey: a pioneer’s struggles, family sacrifices, and the steadfast bonds of the Odd Fellows.
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Jacob Oleson Aase: The Carpenter from Stavanger
Frederikke sat by the window, cradling their newborn, Fritz, as the noisy streets of Chicago bustled below. Jacob returned from the construction site, his hands calloused and his spirit weary. ‘This isn’t what we dreamed of,’ she whispered. Her words lingered, sparking their plan to seek new beginnings in Iowa.
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From Civil War to Pyatt Hollow: The Bryan Sisters’ Unbreakable Bond
“We’ve lost so much,” Amy whispered, tracing the worn leather of the family Bible. The names of their husbands shimmered faintly in the dim firelight. Mary squeezed her sister’s hand tightly. “But we still have each other,” she replied softly. Together, they vowed to face whatever the future held.
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The Cream Rises to the Top: Owen S. Mitchell’s Fight for Justice
Owen’s heart sank at the sight of Dandy’s lifeless calf on the barn floor. The vet’s diagnosis confirmed his worst fear: contagion had infected the herd. Facing ruin, Owen didn’t back down. “He gave me his word,” he declared in court, determined to prove that honesty should prevail.
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Keep an Eye on the Baby: Daisy’s Journey to Stay Close to Her Family
Daisy leaned her head against the bus window, the rhythmic hum of the tires carrying her thoughts back through the years. Sylvia’s advice echoed softly in her mind: “Keep one eye on the baby.” It wasn’t just about watching over them as children, Daisy realized—it was about being there, always. Every journey she’d taken, every…
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Abner Mitchell’s Final Hour: A Wisconsin Pioneer’s Reflections
Abner Mitchell’s 84th birthday brought his family together one last time, gathering in the glow of the parlor’s firelight. As the mantel clock ticked toward midnight, Abner shared stories of war, faith, and the land he built in Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy etched in both the soil and the hearts of his descendants.
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Pleasant Times and Seasons in Pyatt Hollow
Pleasant Pyatt lives through seasons in Pyatt Hollow, as he faces love, loss, and resilience. Through drought, fire, and family upheaval, Pleasant’s journey captures the spirit of survival in the Ozarks during the Great Depression, culminating in a new chapter of faith and community at the dawn of spring.
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My Kindred Chronicles 