I happened to stumble upon this delightful little book while attending a book fair some time ago. To be honest I had forgotten I had purchased it, so rediscovering it the other day was an unexpected treat. The book, Michigan Trail Makers was written by Henry Ormal Severance in 1930. It is an interesting story based ...
19th Century – The Irish Immigration to Western Michigan
One of my all-time favorite genealogy research books regarding the Irish immigration to Western Michigan is “The Passing of the Gael" that is no longer in print. The Irish Immigration to Western Michigan - The Passing of the Gael Below is a slight “Reader’s Digest” version pertaining to the chapters on the Irish Settlers ...
Unsung Hero of The Great War – A Genealogy Military Story
This is a true genealogy military research story. Come along with me on my quest to find ancestry information on this unsung hero of The Great War.
Cemetery Restoration in Michigan
Cemetery Restoration in Attica, Michigan The Importance of Cemetery Restoration My family and I are passionate about caring for our cemeteries. As part of our genealogy research we went to South Attica Cemetery in Lapeer, Michigan. Here are a few photos of clearing, cleaning, and documenting headstones on Find a Grave for the Hall family headstones. ...
The Quiet Hero – My Family Search Story
I absolutely love genealogy research! This article shares my family search and finding my relative, “The Quiet Hero.”
Michigan Genealogy Story – The Man With The White Hat
This Michigan genealogy story shares inspiring moments during the Great Depression in Detroit.
Curious Case of Lottie Seed – A Family History Story
The Curious Case of Lottie Seed Pepper is a true genealogy research story that unravels like a mystery!
Western Michigan Genealogy – Irish Ancestors
Looking for Western Michigan Genealogy resources? Here is a few great books that helped me on my ancestry search.