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Category Archives: 2015: 52 Weeks 52 Ancestors
Finally Printed 2014: 52 Ancestors 52 Weeks Blog Book
In 2014 I took the Ancestry challenge to blog 52 weeks on my ancestors – that excited me and I think I signed up before thinking – 52 weeks! Really! I was a few weeks behind, but caught up quickly; … Continue reading →
Edgar “Leroy” McKinley: The Boy – The Man – The Soldier
Edgar “Leroy” McKinley: The Boy – The Man – The Soldier 1924 – 1945 I participate on a monthly basis in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Week 52 Ancestor stories challenge. It’s funny how my story today speaks to all four weeks … Continue reading →
Posted in 2015: 52 Weeks 52 Ancestors, Family Stories
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Tagged Camp Wolter's, draft, Fort McPherson, General Hodges, Georgia, Leroy McKinley, Lt. Norman Mecklem, Luxembourg, Patton, Perry, purple heart, Sauer River, Siloam, V-Mail, WWII
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Plowing Through with my Grandfather’s…
Plowing Through with my Grandfather’s… Last year (2014) I participated in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Week 52 Ancestor stories challenge. In as much as I enjoyed it, I didn’t feel I had the time to commit for a second year … Continue reading →