I count myself blessed to live in the same place my ancestors settled over 200 years ago. Just a short drive south of my hometown are rolling hills and fertile fields. Each time I make the drive, I realize why my ancestors chose here to settle and build their lives and families. This region is…
My favorite summertime side dish is cabbage slaw and I have a new favorite vegetable to add – flower sprout! Slaw is one of the most versatile sides I know. Any shredded or chopped vegetable can be tossed in with the cabbage. Any type of dressing is suitable. You can also top the slaw with…
One of my favorite things about doing cooking demonstrations at the Murphysboro Farmer’s Market is arriving, gathering up goodies, and coming up with a recipe somewhat on the spot. It can also be a challenge. A few weeks ago, I concocted this scrumptious pasta salad with kale, onion, and broccoli from Homer Grown. I decided…
I am utterly amazed at how much information is available on the Internet, especially if you know how to dig around and find it! I have compiled stories, photos, and documents on several ancestors. Reuben Bramlett is no exception. In fact, I ran across his name on the Illinois Gen Web page for Saline County,…
Was Nellie Davis born on January 26, 1886? Or, was Nellie Davis born on February 25, 1886? The short answer is … both. The Davis Family I haven’t done a lot of research on Chili’s side of the family. I have my own family mysteries to solve and adding his family mysteries just makes my head…
Last week, I wrote about Lucy Jane Land and her long-lived life. While researching Lucy and her husband, Joseph, I found Joseph Dunn. Joseph is Lucy’s father-in-law and my 3rd great grandfather. Joseph Dunn was born around 1812 in Ohio, although various documents from census records to military records put his birth anywhere from 1809…
Lucy Jane Land was the daughter of the farmer. She lived to the ripe old age of 92 and was spry until the very last year of her life. She was third of 14 children, born on February 17, 1857 to Overton and Mary Ellen (Prather) Land. Lucy is my paternal 2nd great grandmother. Raised…