Library of Michigan, Department of History, Arts and Libraries

I received a copy of this message, originally sent by the Michigan Genealogical Council. I am quoting it without comment, you all know my opinion. Please contact the senators listed below, and your own Senators today: Senator Cameron Brown has introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 18, which if passed by a 2/3 majority in the State … Read more

Puckerbrush Award of Excellence

Julie has awarded me the Puckerbrush Award of Excellence! The award was created in honor of genealogy blogger Janice Brown by Terry Thornton, author of “Hill Country of Monroe County, Mississippi”, who explained that “Janice told us all about the word ‘puckerbrush’ in an article she posted August 27, 2007 at “Cow Hampshire”. Terry elaborated … Read more

Reflections and a Resolution Update

This entry is part 253 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Today marks the last post in Belle’s box, archival book two. Two down, one to go! The third book had fewer transcriptions and more photos. I don’t know the names of each person in the photos, but I will continue to post each item. The entire series will end before the annual reunion of Belle’s … Read more

Descendants of Henry and Belle Fellows Annual Reunion!

This entry is part 249 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Our annual reunion is in the planning stages, and the date is set. We hope to have a record turn-out at the home of Jane Warren on August 2, 2009. Jane is one of the few family members who remain with us who remember “Grandma and Charlie”, Belle Lamunion Fellows Tinker and her husband Charlie … Read more

2009 Friendly Blogger Award

Thanks to Harriet for the Friendly Blogger Award she has bestowed on me. I have found the blogging, and more particularly Geneablogging is all about discussion, sharing and being friendly. My cyber blogging genealogy friends are the best. I think they are all so good, that they already have this award. I never let that … Read more

Ghost? and a Night Out

A ghost is ringing my door bell today.  I just went to the door, and there was no one there.  Sometimes a delivery person leaves something and rings the bell, then runs off into a truck and drives away.  I usually make it out there in time to see the truck.  This time, there was … Read more