Category Archives: Ward Family Research and Stories

Wordless Wednesday – Cafe in Mountain View, Oklahoma

This cafe in Mountain View, Oklahoma was owned by Henry and Effie Banks.  Henry and Effie were my husband’s Great Grandparents.  This photo was probably taken in the 1930s.

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Mystery Monday – William Ward

My husband’s great great grandfather was Francis Frederick Ward, born in Sevier County, Arkansas, 19 Aug 1852.  This much we have established.  Through talking with other genealogists, process of elimination, and all the dates fitting, I believe his father was … Continue reading

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“Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing”, my review

About a month ago I preordered Megan Smolenyak’s new book, “Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing” from Amazon.com.  It came in the mail last Thursday and I immediately started reading it.  Between the toddler, the puppy, and the kitten I … Continue reading

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Genealogy Road Trip Account

I have been so busy since getting back from my roadtrip I haven’t had time to sort out and assimilate all of the information I gathered.  So for this blog I will tell you about the trip itself.  We left … Continue reading

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