Category Archives: Family History

Who is Mrs. Wyman?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Peggy

This is Mrs. Wyman. How do I know?                   Because my grandmother made a very clear note on the photo. It confused me. As far as I know there are no Wyman … Continue reading →

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What is the Correct Spelling of Bartunek?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Peggy

How many ways can Bartunek be spelled? Researching immigrants tends to be an exercise in frustration  patience. I am not sure if the spelling changes are due to clerical errors, language differences or the fact that my relatives just wanted … Continue reading →

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Some Immigrant Stories from Around Ellsworth County

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Peggy

The hours of research and reading I have spent looking for information on my family has led me to some interesting tidbits and tales of life around Ellsworth County. Some of the stories I happened upon are not relevant to … Continue reading →

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