Granny Pam In addition to my grandmother’s wedding book, I also am the custodian of the register created at her funeral. I will also post all the pages, with comments when I feel may be relevant. My sixth scan shows very little information. My father’s family have been laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Wexford … Read more
I am the custodian of the register created at my grandmother’s funeral. I am posting all the pages of the book, even those which were left blank. Henry Colby was the organist. Henry played the pipe organ that the church with majesty. He played that organ at every event, and most of the church services … Read more
After reading several excellent submissions for the 82nd Carnival of Genealogy, I am making it my business to contribute, just before the cutoff! This carnival asks bloggers to submit thoughts about their favorite genealogy society, along with comments about why the do or do not participate in a society. I am currently a member … Read more
I do remember the day of the funeral, which was held at the First Congregational Church, Cadillac, Michigan, which our family attended. I remember asking my Dad why he wasn’t working, since my six year old mind knew a funeral was his job. He just sadly said that someone else was working for him today. … Read more
In the front, a poem, and the basic facts of my grandmother’s life and death. In Memory Winnie Alice Kaiser Yearnd Place of birth Cadillac, Mich Date of Birth July 19, 1885 Deceased Date December 10, 1957 Place Cadillac, Michigan I do not know who wrote this information in the book, the handwriting is not … Read more
I was truly surprised and amazed to find my little log of pontification listed among the nominations for the Family Tree Magazine’s 40 best Genealogy Blogs. Around my household, we get a little tired of those who know everything, and want to share it with everyone. It is no wonder I started writing about my … Read more
In addition to my grandmother’s wedding book, I also am the custodian of the register created at her funeral. I will also post all the pages, with comments when I feel may be relevant. Here are my first two scans, the cover and the first two pages. This page brings memories for me, since this … Read more
I am posting every page of my grandparents little wedding register, even though there is not genealogical information on every page. I am proud to own it, and am carefully considering who should have custody when I leave this world. These are the last 3 scans in the series. I have enjoyed reading this little … Read more
This page contains the last of the genealogical information in my grandmother’s little wedding book. “Married at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 1908. Set at 7:10 for Grand Rapids, Remained over night at “The Morton” and left next day for Detroit. Returned home Monday, April 13th and began keeping house at 449 E. Cass … Read more
I am posting the pages from my paternal grandmother’s wedding book. The little book has given me a little window into one event that shaped the the lives of some members of my family. These pages do not contain any genealogical information, but are of interest as a part of the whole. So, without further … Read more