Tag: history
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“Oscar will not die”: The Prophecies of Mary Tinker
On February 11, 1940, the Irondale Assembly of God congregation prayed for young Oscar, who was gravely ill. Mary Tinker Pyatt prophesied he would live, but that someone else must die in his place. Three days later, Mary fulfilled her own prophecy when she herself died, leaving behind a legacy of faith for her family.
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Mining for Joy: Delmer’s Musical Legacy
Delmer Earl Roney, a lead miner in 1961 Missouri, balanced hard labor with a passion for music and family. Known for his fiddle skills, he played in local gatherings despite personal struggles and a troubled marriage. Delmer’s legacy includes a dedication to foxhunting and cherished memories of joy and music.
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Unraveling the Medical Mysteries of the Past: Alma Josephine’s Ancestral Story
Alma Josephine (pictured above) held many roles over her short lifetime – secretary, Lutheran, teacher, wife, and mother. But it’s her role as the subject of a family medical mystery that is most intriguing to me. Could a genetic condition be the answer to why she and her sisters died young? Or was it simply…
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My Kindred Chronicles 