My sister Sula was an avid genealogist. She spent hours in the musty basements of courthouses looking for clues of our heritage. She sparked my interest in the fact finding and desire of answering the gene questions. But I must admit I do most of my searching online. While filling the holes and gaps… Read More YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND
As you work on the Richard family history, one fact continues to pop up. As they travel across the United States, the Duckworth family traveled with them. Virginia, Illinois, Missouri and Michigan all find the Richard clan living in close proximity of the Duckworths. Are we related? You would think that some budding romance… Read More The Warrens and the Duckworths
My dad, Earl Richard had a half-brother named Homer Warren from his mother’s first marriage. Homer was born March 5, 1897 in Stoddard County, Missouri. He died on January 24, 1925 in Williamson County, Illinois. Earl had gone to live with Homer, who was living in Herrin Illinois and working as a miner in… Read More Homer Warren
Ramblings of an Old Coot 