Tag: Lost and Restored History
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The Way West, 1857 – Ohio to Missouri and Beyond
In April 1857, Harrison Jenkins and family started westward from Jackson County Ohio leading a party of 3-4 other families. Their destination was NW Missouri. Let’s take a brief trip back in time, reassemble the lives of these western migrating pioneers, and see what happened to them.
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Elaine Beatrice Zarobsky-Profant – an unexpected life
For all of us, there seems to always be a few people who have an outsize influence on us; introducing new and exotic experiences, expanding the cultural horizon, and opening a fresh view of the world. For me, Elaine Baldwin was one of those rare individuals.
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Lucie Metzdorff and Dewey Baldwin – a whirlwind romance and short-lived marriage
Pvt. Dewey Baldwin and Nurse Lucie Metzdorff married June, 1919 in Luxembourg. They separated upon arrival in NYC in early Aug 1919. Dewey went home to Ironton, OH. Lucie stayed a year in NYC and then went home to Luxembourg. Here is their story.
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The Gerlt Family of St Louis – a family history restored
You may be wondering: Why care about the Gerlt family? What makes them so special? Well, sometimes it’s the mystery of family research that makes it intriguing, and fun. Here is a summary of that research journey, solving a 150 year old mystery.
Family Stories I've Found 