Jace decides that while he is waiting for the intravenous antibiotic to obliterate his pneumonia, he might as well have some fun.
Speaking with relatives about family history, I am often told to keep this piece of information between you, me and the gate post. Respecting sensibilities, I will share my family stories entwine with historical events from Copiah, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, Mississippi, from gate post to gate post.
Family Tree
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wordless Wednesday
The Freeman Family
The Freeman Family
Seated: Ozell, Minor, parents Lydia Herring Freeman and Jim/James Freeman, Arntee, and James
How does this family connect to my family tree?
Lydia Herring Freeman's sister
Mary Jane Herring married John Coleman who was the son of
James Coleman and Mary Ann Markham
Mary Ann Markham is a sister of Monroe Markham, my great grandfather.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Young Love
circa 1950
circa 1950
There are three things that amaze me—
no, four things that I don’t understand:
how an eagle glides through the sky,
how a snake slithers on a rock,
how a ship navigates the ocean,
how a man loves a woman. (NLT)
Zenobia McClain and Perry Howard at their high school prom.
The couple married and had four children:
Terri, Donna, Mark, and Michael
How the couple connects to my family
Perry Howard is the son of Alex Howard and Byrnetta Bryant
Byrnetta's aunt Mamie J Bryant married James Coleman, my 1st cousin 2x removed
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Wordless Wednesday
Snow Blowing
Snow Blowing
Photograph Courtesy of Nathaniel Thomas, Jr
How does Nathaniel connect to my family tree?
Nathaniel Thomas, Sr., is the great grandson of James Pearly Scott and
Catherine Matilda Markham
Catherine is the sister of Monroe Markham, my great grandfather
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Surrounded by Love
This past week was spent in the hospital with my mother who is in the final stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Urinary tract infection was treated with antibiotics; a feeding tube was inserted; bed sores were soothed. I believe she knows she is surrounded by love.