Tag Archives: Dahlonega Georgia

Family Stories: The Family Lore and Tales

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Family Stories: The Family Lore and Tales I’ve heard several family lore tales from my mother all my life… she was a great story-teller… remembering stories from many years ago, even at the age of 90! From a young girl, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged Anderson Lane Franklin, Askew, Bruce, Bryan, Dahlonega Georgia, Daniel Boone, Family Tales, Gold, lore, McKinley, Sharp, Van Dusen, William Jennings Bryan | 2 Comments

2021: D – April A to Z… Mama in Photos: Driving Miss Daisy

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2021 D: Mama in Photos I’m back for my sixth year (2021)… can you believe it… of participating in the yearly April A to Z challenge… and I’ve had quite a time in deciding on my “theme.” I had a few … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021: A to Z - Mama in Photos, Daily Writings and funnies... | Tagged A to Z Challenge 2021, Antioch Church Sparta Ga, Beggar Lice, Dahlonega Georgia, dementia, Driving Miss Daisy | 6 Comments

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 18 (April 29 – May 5) Road Trip

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 18 (April 29 – May 5) Road Trip I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that was… writing, editing and researching daily for 365 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged 2019 52 Ancestors 52 Weeks, Berrien Clark Bryan, chicken noodle soup, Dahlonega Georgia, Daytona Beach, Florida, Lake Hartwell S.C., Lake Sinclair, McKinley, Miami, Panama City, Pontiac, ROAD TRIPS, Station Wagon | 9 Comments

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 12 (March 18 – 24) 12… Twelve Things I Discovered while Researching My FAMILY

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 12 (March 18 – 24) No. 12 “Twelve” Things I Discovered while Researching My Family I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged 12, 2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, Bikini Atoll, Bryan, Cane Creek Cemetery, Cane Creek Church, Dahlonega Georgia, family photos, Ila Stargel Jones Sewell, Leroy McKinley, McKinley, Siloam Georgia, V-Mail, William Pinkney Turner. | 6 Comments

Family Photographs… and their stories: Berrien Clark Bryan

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Family Photographs… and their stories Berrien Clark Bryan I’ve always loved the older family photographs, and as many times as I leaf through my albums, I always ask myself “what’s your story?” Every photo has one – and it’s my mission to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Photographs... and their stories | Tagged Berrian Clark Bryan, Blue Ridge Rangers, Cane Creek, Civil War veterans, Dahlonega Georgia, Dahlonega Nugget, family photographs, Lumpkin County Georgia, Southern Cross Medal | 2 Comments

Family Stories: Memories with Cousin Charles Bryan

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Family Stories Memories with Cousin Charles E. Bryan The Smith House (photo printed with permission from Rocky Smith) It wasn’t until I became interested in family history research that I met my second cousin, Charles Earle Bryan… although I’m sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged Appalachian Trail, BBQ, Bryan, Cane Creek Cemetery, Cane Creek Church, Cane Creek Falls, Dahlonega Georgia, Hickory Flats Cemetery, New Bethel Church, Nimblewill Church, Springer Moutain, The Smith House, Union Point Georgia, Wagon Wheel Restaurant | Leave a comment

Turner Family Research: William Pinkney Turner – Post 3 – Turner Family Notes

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Turner Family Research: William Pinkney Turner – Post 3 – Turner Family Notes Are John & Hannah Turner your parents – Still looking… A continuation of findings, facts and more as I search to authenticate the parents of William Pinkney … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Turner Family Research | Tagged Dahlonega Georgia, John & Hannah Turner, Laura A. Gooch, Lumpkin County Georgia, Mary A. Turner Rider, William Pinkney Turner. | Leave a comment

Family Stories: Cousin Ila Turns 114 Years Young

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Family Stories: Cousin Ila Turns 114 Years Young! Ila Arminda Stargel Sewell-Jones Ila turns 114 on August 21, 2017 Ila (right) with her sisters Mabel (middle) and Cleo (left)… Note the picture Ila is holding in the photo above… this … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged Berrian Clark Bryan, Blue Ridge Rangers, Cane Creek Church, centenarians, Dahlonega Georgia, Haley's Comet, Ila Stargel Jones Sewell, Oldest woman in Georgia | 12 Comments

Weekend Weathervanes: Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Weekend Weathervanes: Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery Now I know what to do with those photos – “thanks” to Heather Wilkinson Rojo at Nutfield Genealogy; she blogs Weekly Wednesday Weathervanes in New Hampshire. Please check out her page and enjoy the many … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Weekend Weathervanes: | Tagged Dahlonega Georgia, Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery | Leave a comment

The Haunting of Lizzie Stargel Gooch

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

The Haunting of Lizzie Gooch (Sarah Elizabeth Stargel-Gooch) In visiting the mountain town of Dahlonega, Georgia – I visited the grave of Lizzie ……. a place of where my Bryan ancestors settled in Georgia and called home since around 1831… … Continue reading →