November 2008 archive

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

This is an historic election day, something to remember.  This morning’s news said there were 8000 absentee ballots in Dearborn, Michigan.  get out there and get in line, it matters.

A Milestone!

The Oakland County (Michigan) Genealogical Society, of which I am treasurer, just finished a new publication. This compilation of gravestone readings from a large Pontiac, Michigan cemetery contains 17,000+ burials. You could hear Jo’s sigh of relief 20 miles away when the work was sent to the printer. Seriously, this is a huge accomplishment. The …

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Belle’s Box – 55

This entry is part 57 of 342 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. And, there is an accounting of people about whom I have little information here. HELLO SOLDIER Here’s wishing you Trainloads of fun. Bring me a helmet You sonofagun. The …

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Belle’s Box – 54

This entry is part 56 of 342 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. And, there is an accounting of people about whom I have little information here. Mrs Chas Tinker Manton Mich R#1 Postmarked Manton, October, 1920. Dear Friend: Would it be …

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