Clan Lindsay
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52 Ancestors #15: The conundrum of James Lindsay

Piecing together family history from 18th and 19th century published genealogies is like putting together a puzzle with frayed pieces … nothing fits quite as perfectly as you’d like. It seems, at least, that the Lindsay Clan was established well enough in Scotland to merit some record keeping. There are variety of books and publications…

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: #1 Margaret Ellen Lindsey
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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: #1 Margaret Ellen Lindsey

Margaret Ellen Lindsey is my 2nd great grandmother on my mom’s side.  She was born on November 17, 1841 near Pomona, Illinois to Lewis and Nancy (Sumner) Lindsey. The Lindsey family settled in this area in the early 1800s. She was among the first generation of Lindsey’s born here in Southern Illinois where much of…