Crumkin

Love grows best in little houses.

There is no doubt that 2020 will go down in history as a terrible year for many. But for my parents it will also be the year that ends a chapter that began almost 50 years ago – THEY’VE MOVED. It is sad, I am sad. I knew today would eventually come when they calledContinue reading “Love grows best in little houses.”

The percentages of me.

It is estimated that over 26 million people have taken an at home ancestry DNA test, and yes, I am one of them. For over a two years I have been sitting on my DNA results. I can honestly say there were no big surprises. We’ve all seen the commercials where the subject states theyContinue reading “The percentages of me.”

CrumKin Updates – June 17, 2018

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

Pioneers, Patriots and Preachers The Chaffins of Roaring River by: Robert Rogers Chaffin

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 aboutContinue reading “Pioneers, Patriots and Preachers The Chaffins of Roaring River by: Robert Rogers Chaffin”

Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted – Matthew 5:4

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 sharingContinue reading “Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted – Matthew 5:4”

Birdwell bibles

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 asContinue reading “Birdwell bibles”

CrumKin website updates – January 3, 2018

Chapman photo’s have been uploaded! You can find them here. I will update the names and link to personal pages as time allows.

CrumKin website update – January 1, 2018

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 areContinue reading “CrumKin website update – January 1, 2018”

CrumKin website updates – December 31, 2017

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 dented pot and a game of scat…November 27, 2017

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 heartContinue reading “The dented pot and a game of scat…November 27, 2017”