I have begun the process of adding our Crumrine family. Most of whom are from Allen and Wabash Counties in Indiana. Individual people pages added: Clarence Ray Crumrine Frances I. (Smith) Crumrine Jesse L. Crumrine Mazie I. (Crumrine) Meyers Milo Crumrine
A few weeks ago I was looking for something to post on here and had gotten sidetracked. Sidetracked into ordering a book off Amazon that was based on the Chaffin family line from Jackson County, Tennessee. Yes, I am related to Chaffins' through my ancestors John and Martha Chaffin Birdwell. What was so intriguing about… Continue reading Pioneers, Patriots and Preachers The Chaffins of Roaring River by: Robert Rogers Chaffin
Several years ago I was afforded the opportunity to look and scan some funeral books. The part most intriguing is to read the names all those who came to mourn for the deceased. As I was browsing the books, it was amazing to see how much information these, often overlooked, books have. I am sharing… Continue reading Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted – Matthew 5:4
A few years back, for reasons that I didn’t understand well enough until recently, I was given two family bibles; both belonging to Birdwell family members. Like an epiphany - it hit me, I know why I was entrusted with them now - to share them! I’m a firm believer that family treasures such as… Continue reading Birdwell bibles
Chapman photo’s have been uploaded! You can find them here. I will update the names and link to personal pages as time allows.
WE HAVE PICTURES!! It took a bit longer than I anticipated but I have finally started to upload photo's! Currently, there are two ways to access them: From the home page, under the menu, click on the pictures tab. -OR- From the home page, under Family surnames, click on a family name and if there are… Continue reading CrumKin website update – January 1, 2018
Photos added: none Generation chart: none Individual people pages added: Rev. Jesse Moreland Kirby Sr. 1848 - 1938 Documents added: Frank Banwarth and Anna Spychalla - Marriage notice from newspaper Thomas Chapman - Occupation notice from newspaper Shirley Patton Johnson - Updated spouse Carol Johnson - Newspaper clipping about the cause of death
The holiday’s are upon us. I hope all who are reading this had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We were fortunate to hosted Thanksgiving with our families and friends! As we decorate and get ready to celebrate Christmas and all its wonderful blessings, I can’t help but feel this little ping of heart… Continue reading The dented pot and a game of scat…November 27, 2017
While I haven't been posting weekly, I have been very busy scanning HUNDREDS of photos and documents in preparation to upload to the website. But I have managed a few small updates, see below. Click on the names, UNDERLINED, below and it will take you directly to each person's individual page. Photos added: Individual pages-photo(s) added:… Continue reading CrumKin website updates – October 11, 2017
Yesterday, my family and I loaded up in the car for one last 'hooray' before the school year officially begins. This is the second mini road trip, in as many weeks. Both were mapped out so we (I) could visit some of our ancestral communities while having some good old fashion family fun! I just… Continue reading Road tripping for Banwarths and Chapmans – August 27, 2017
