Tag: family
group name: historylovers
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February 11, 2006 03:08 PM EST --
Imagine
By Mandi Gordon with the help of memoirs written by Mrs. Danuta Michalak
Imagine something for me.
You wake up everyday safe and warm, your belly full. Your family is around . . .
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August 14, 2007 06:07 PM EDT --
Friends and devoted readers may recall that I once published several writing exercises related to vintage photographs that had come into my possession through years of collecting rare books and prints. . . .
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September 02, 2006 09:13 PM EDT --
"Why are you frowning?" My wife asks.
"I just read this story about three Persian princes in the Shahnameh who are betrothed to three Yemeni princesses. But the father, Sarv, loves his . . .
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September 01, 2007 10:01 PM EDT --
One of the hazards of doing genealogy work (aside from getting poison ivy at the cemetery or paper cuts at the library) is digging up the family skeleton. For me it's not a problem. It's those . . .
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October 22, 2006 03:49 AM EDT --
Here is a very good article by Kevin Tillman, brother of the late Pat Tillman, a true hero. Pat was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, and Kevin has some interesting thoughts on the War on Terror. . . .
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April 15, 2008 05:22 PM EDT --
Some of my older friends here at gather might remember that I have a GG Grandfather that fought in the Civil War. I found his wife, a child, and a grandchild. I was so excited to find his wife atleast. . . .
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May 26, 2007 06:10 PM EDT --
In honor of Memorial Day 2007, I spent this afternoon meandering through a peaceful cemetery with much to offer to those patient enough to take a leisurely stroll through time.
My . . .
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April 28, 2006 04:16 PM EDT --
My name is Gisela, and I am a "History Junkie." This condition pre-dates my "Gatheraholic" status by decades.
If like myself, you welcome each and every opportunity to . . .
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May 30, 2008 12:00 PM EDT --
So I went with my family to go see some of our loved ones graves. I took lots of pics of their stones to make sure that I can leave behind all this information for my kids and anyone else who is interested . . .
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May 13, 2007 04:50 PM EDT --
Oh, Mama, I wish we could meet again. I would tell you over and over how much you influenced me in all the important ways. I would ask you questions I never dared ask when you were alive. . . .
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February 25, 2007 10:17 AM EST --
While researching my family tree, here is a skeleton I found. John Wesley Hardin is my 5th cousin 4 times removed,
John was an outlaw and gunslinger in the Old West. He was born May 26, 1853, in . . .
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March 11, 2008 12:00 PM EDT --
Since its creation in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has become the most visited National Park Services site. Each year, 4.5 million people come to the Wall. Many of them leave letters or other special . . .
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March 18, 2007 01:34 AM EDT --
When the Ship Came In
I just read an article written by Julie Counting the Days Laughlin’. Her husband is coming home from Iraq in just eight days. I know just how she feels because I married . . .
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May 31, 2008 03:38 PM EDT --
James got out of the car and looked for the driveway. He looked back at Ellen and shook his head. "Too overgrown. I can't see it well enough to take the . . .
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October 01, 2007 08:18 PM EDT --
From My Email on September 22nd, 2007
Dear Friends and Family,
A lot has happened in a short period of time. My mother went in for bypass surgery on Monday, bounced out of it perfectly . . .
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November 16, 2006 01:59 AM EST --
And the charges of war crimes roll in...
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New York Times
November 15, 2006
12 Detainees Sue Rumsfeld in Germany, Citing Abuse
By MARK LANDLER
FRANKFURT, Nov. 14 — . . .
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September 18, 2006 09:31 AM EDT --
A couple years ago when I was doing some genealogy research on my Grandpa's line, I found this amusing little story online about his grandfather (my great-great-grandfather!). It's . . .
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October 05, 2006 04:09 PM EDT --
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October 24, 2006 10:27 AM EDT --
A Gatherish note: If you enjoy this article (or any article or image on Gather.com), please don't forget to rate it by clicking on the stars below, and also to post your comment. Thanks! - Gill
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January 20, 2007 01:15 PM EST --
I am wondering who needs geneology research done within the southeast part of Louisiana? I have access to two public libraries and one university library with extensive geneology labs. If the person's . . .
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