Category Archives: History

Elizabeth Taylor – sorta, maybe

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Elizabeth Taylor is reported to be my 10th cousin once removed through our MRCA, the PRIVATE undefined parent of Thomas Clark (1570-1627) on my side and Edward Clarke (1576-1611) on her side.  It boggles the mind as to why someone … Continue reading →

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John McCain, U.S. Senator, Arizona

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Ancesty asserts that John McCain is my 9th cousin 2 times removed through our MRCA, PRIVATE.  Well, what could give me more confidence in this pedigree?  My line goes from my 4 times great grandmother, Mary Summers (1772-1860) to her … Continue reading →

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Carrie Underwood – Maybe

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Carrie Underwood is supposed to be my 9th cousin, once removed, though our MRCA, PRIVATE!  Now, #ancesrty.com that really gives me a great deal of confidence. Couple that with the generation prior to PRIVATE is PRIVATE FEMALE, my 7 times … Continue reading →

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Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Ancestry pegs Kurt Cobain as my 9th cousin, once removed through our MRCA, Josiah Thayer (1670-1728).  Josiah would be my 8th great grandfather!  To date, I can only document through to my 4th great grandmother, Esther Clark, in that particular … Continue reading →

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Stephen Amell

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Pat Shaul

OK, Ancestry has jumped from into the Entertainment industry with 9th cousin, once removed, Stephen Amell (I am sure my granddaughter will be impressed!).  Again, not sure what they are doing with the pedigree run — 7th great grandmother on … Continue reading →

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Many Christmas Joys … 1916

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Many Christmas Joys be with you.  6620. Post marked Redford, Mich,  Dec. 29, 1916.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie L. [Lee] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Dear Effie,  This is all the cards we have and I must send you … Continue reading →

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Though many miles divide us … – 1918

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Though many miles divide us, the bridge of friendship , true, can quickly span the distance and greetings bear to you.   Post marked Columbus, Ohio. Dec 20, 1918, 9:30 AM.  Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver. Private, Fort Terry, … Continue reading →

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Many merry Christmases.

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Many merry Christmases, Many happy New Years. Unbroken friendships, great accumulations of cheerful recollections and affections on earth, and heaven for us all. – Dickens.       No post mark [Not mailed].  No addressee [message covers both sides of … Continue reading →

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Though the words are few …

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Though the words be few, the wish is true.  Right Happy Christmas Greetings.  Series 2300. No post mark [no mailed].  Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tierman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “Dear Brother, My wish for you is a Happy and … Continue reading →

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A Merry Christmas

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A Merry Christmas.  Series B  No. 19.  [Script D with an arrow going through it] No post mark [not mailed]   Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “A Merry Christmas, and may you see many of … Continue reading →

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