(Originally published 10/13/2022, but lost when our files were restored by the website host) Chapter One of my memoir is ready for you to read. I’ll publish the chapters one by one as they are
Continue ReadingYear: 2022
Our Blog Was Restored
A couple of posts are missing. (I will recreate them for you.) But the big news is that we’re back in business. Yea! Thank you BlueHost Support.
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Everyone has a unique set of experiences and perspectives. If you’re a Campbell, Lugg or Blackwell descendant (or the spouse of one), share relevant experiences, memories, thing you wonder about, or current status info with
Continue ReadingLycoming Co. (Part 3) [Originally posted Sept. 18, 2021]
I already spoiled any suspense by telling you that the “English Company” and the “English Settlement” failed. The settlers who came from England were experienced farmers. As you can see from the map below, the
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People (at least group members) have always been able to post to our group Facebook page. But while anone on the Internet can comment on our blog posts, they have no way to send posts
Continue ReadingAt Last – A Word Search Puzzle That Works
After struggling with the software, I finally learned how to make word search puzzles correctly! This week’s puzzle contains he most surnanmes ithat occur most often in our family tree. The answers are all shown
Continue ReadingCrossword Puzzle #2 & Solution to #1
We found a better site for generating crossword puzzles. With the new site, you can do the puzzle on your computer, smartpone, or print it out to do with pen/pencil. And, with the new one,
Continue ReadingNew Feature — Family Crossword Puzzles
Introducing a new feature — Crossword puzzles based on our Family History. Have fun. And perhaps learn something that may be of interest. Puzzle #1 references the geography, and early history, of Tioga Co., PA.
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Among the photos belonging to my ggm, Phebe CAMPBELL Hoyt, were a bunch of photos taken in England. I think this one is of her 2nd cousin, Percy Robert Essex. Here’s the front of the
Continue ReadingWho Is He?
The photo was taken in Allegany Co., NY. The photographer had studios in Belfast, NY and Filmore, NY. The size of the tie’s knot, the shape and size of the shirt\s collar, and the size
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