Category Archives: WILLIAMS ~ FRARY ~ WURTZ
Marriage Consent for Daughter to Marry ~ Garret BUCKELEW, Father
Details About These Ancestors of Mine This is an exciting find! Garret BUCKALEW was my 6th great-grandfather on my maternal grandpa’s father’s side. This consent was for his daughter and my 5th great-grandmother to marry my 5th great-grandfather. I am … Continue reading
Carol Elizabeth WILLIAMS ~ Obituary Sunday
Carol Elizabeth WILLIAMS ~ Obituary Sunday Continue reading
Martha Agnes FRARY’s Obituary
Ever since I began my hobby of genealogy back in 1987 when I was pregnant with my daughter, I have wondered about my maternal grandpa’s mom. Why did she die so young and what was she like? My grandma (wife … Continue reading
Beginning My Ancestry DNA Journey
I am finally beginning my ancestry DNA journey. I have wanted to do it for many years! Besides the fact that I love learning more about my family history and finding out where and who I come from… I know … Continue reading
My Mom Carol Elizabeth WILLIAMS SCHROEDER LAKEY
Today is the 30th Anniversary of my mom’s death. March is always really difficult for me. March at a Glance March 4, 1947 ~ My mom’s birthday (Carol Elizabeth WILLIAMS) March 16, 1922 ~ My grandpa’s birthday (Carlton Nathanial WILLIAMS) … Continue reading
My Grandpa Carlton Nathanial WILLIAMS, Sr
Today (March 16, 2017) would have been my maternal grandpa’s 95th birthday. He was the best Grandpa!!! I was extremely fortunate to be able to spend some amazing one on one time with him for many years, especially when I … Continue reading
Nathaniel WILLIAMS ~ Tombstone Tuesday
My second great-grandfather, Nathaniel WILLIAMS, was born in September of 1862 in Scott City, Bourbon County, Kansas, to Jacob WILLIAMS (born about 1830) and Sarah E. (March 8, 1845 – July 4, 1929). Nathaniel married Lillie Mae “Mamie” STANLEY in … Continue reading
Arthur Jacob WILLIAMS, Sr. ~ Census Sunday
My great-grandfather on my mother’s father’s side of the family, Arthur Jacob WILLIAMS Sr., was born in October 13, 1889, in Kansas to Nathaniel WILLIAMS (1862-1908) and Lillie Mae “Mamie” STANLEY WILLIAMS (1868-1935). Arthur died December 16, 1965, in Kansas City, … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin Wurtz ~ Wordless Wednesday
OK… So, this is more like Minimal Words Wednesday. I couldn’t help myself. Benjamin (or Benjamen) Franklin WURTZ (1880-1975) was my second-great-grandfather on my maternal grandfather’s side. He was the father of Ethel Helen WURTZ (1906-2000) who raised and became … Continue reading
One Pie for Grandma and One Pie for Everyone Else ~ Plus Gooseberry Pie Recipe
My mom, Carol Elizabeth WILLIAMS LAKEY, always had to make two Gooseberry Pies every year for my Grandma’s birthday. One completely for her and one for everyone else to share. Grandma, Ruby Irene WILLIAMS PORTER, would share pretty much everything … Continue reading
Digging For Ancestors 