Father's Day 2024~Charles William Purvis

 IN REMBERENCE 

of my Dad,

CHARLES WILLIAM "Red" PURVIS

 

(1914-1993)

52 Cousins~Aurilla Jane (Sellers) Wallace

Aurilla Jane Sellers was born on 2 Aug 1869, a daughter of Andrew Washington Sellers and his wife Catherine Pinkney Wallace of Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Henry A. Wallace was born on 12 Sep 1853 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

He first appeared in the 1880 Chesterfield County Census with a young bride, age 16, called Sarah [LNU]. 

1880 CENSUS: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina; NARA microfilm publication T9, Roll: 1225; Enumeration District: 002; Page: #287A; Line: #46; Dwelling: #525, Family: #529; Henry WALLACE, Male, Head, age 25, Farm Labor, born in NC and Sarah WALLACE, Wife, age 16, born in SC. 

By 1891, we know that Henry A. Wallace has married Aurilla Jane Sellers, a daughter of Andrew Washington Sellers and his wife Catherine Pinkney Wallace of Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Their fist-born, a son, Herbert Rosel Wallace, arrived on 6 April 1893. Sarah [LNU] is nowhere to be found so it is assumed she passed away. 

Aurilla Jane Sellers and Henry A. Wallace were married about 1891 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina,  

Henry A. Wallace and Aurilla Jane Sellers had the following children:

i. Herbert Rosel Wallace was born on 6 Apr 1893 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina. 

ii. Jesse Colton "Jay C." Wallace was born on 29 Apr 1895 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

 After the birth of two children, Aurilla Jane (Sellers) Wallace died abt 1895/96 at the age of 26.  

The Sellers History by Kate (Sellers)(Eddins)Kimery provided a specific date, but it was not sourced.  

 SOURCE: Sellers History written by Ella Katherine (Kate) Sellers, Eddins, Kimery. 

Now, Henry has lost two wives in a very short period of time. He never remarried after losing Rilla Jane.

We can see in the 1900 Census that the two children and their dad, Henry A. Wallace are living in the household of Andrew Washington Sellers and his wife Catherine Pinkney Wallace of Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

1900 CENSUS: Wolf Pit, Richmond County, North Carolina; Roll: 1213;   Enumeration District: 99; FHL microfilm: 1241213; Page: 11A/163(stamped); Line 34, Dwelling 195, Family 195; Andrew W. SELLERS, male, age 55, born Nov 1844 in SC; Catherine SELLERS, Wife, age 58, born Apr 1842 in SC; Married 34 years, 8 children, 5 living; Mary E. SELLERS, Daughter, age 27, born May 1873 in SC; Jesse SELLERS, Son, age 23, born Apr 1875 in SC; Alonzo SELLERS, Son, age 22, born Oct 1877 in SC; Andrew SELLERS, Son, age 21, born Apr 1879 in SC; Francis SELLERS, Daughter, age 17, born Dec 1882 in SC; Herbert WALLACE, GrandSon, age 7, born Apr 1893 in SC; Jesse WALLACE, GrandSon, age 7, born Apr 1895 in SC and Henry WALLACE, Son-in-Law, age 40, born Mar 1860 in SC. 

Henry A. Wallace died 23 February 1918 at the age of 64. No death certificate has been found for Henry, but I did find a short Death Notice. 

Death Notice:

Mr. Henry A. Wallace, well-known here, died on Feb. 23rd and was buried at Zoar church on the 25th, the Rev. B. J. Guess conducting the funeral service. Mr. Wallace was in his 65th year. 

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-chesterfield-advertiser/149325673/

The Chesterfield Advertiser

Chesterfield, South Carolina  

Thu, Feb 28, 1918

Page 4, Column 4, “Short Locals” 

Aurilla Jane (Sellers) Wallace is my 1st Cousin Twice Removed.  

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1. 1880 U. S. Census, Anson County, North Carolina, population schedule, Gulledge's, Anson County, North Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 003, Page: 362C(stamped); Line 2, Dwelling 18, Family 18, Household of A. W. SELLERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 3 September 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-951.

2. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed November 2023); Memorial page for Henry A. Wallace; (12 September 1853–23 February 1918); Find a Grave memorial # 32166609, Citing Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery; Brocks Mill, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.

3. 1880 U S Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 002, Page: #287A; Line: #46, Dwelling: #525, Family: #529; Household of Henry WALLACE; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online November 2023); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.

4. 1900 US Census, Richmond County, North Carolina, population schedule, Wolf Pit, Richmond County, North Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 99, Page: 11A/163(stamped); Line 34, Dwelling 195, Family 195, Household of Andrew W. SELLERS; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: Viewed 3 September 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T623, Roll 1213.

5. "Mr. Henry A. Wallace Died," Death Notice, The Chesterfield Advertiser, Chesterfield, South Carolina, 28 February 1918, Page 4, Column 4, “Short Locals”; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/: online November 2023); https://www.newspapers.com/.

6. 1910 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0036, Page: 6A/109(stamped); Line 18, Dwelling 106, Family 107, Household of Andrew W. SELLERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com: viewed 3 September 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T624_1455.

Military Thursday~Sgt. William E. Sellers

 CHESTERFIELD BOY HERO 

SERGT. WILLIAM E. SELLERS HONORED FOR BRAVERY UNDER FIRE. SHOT ONE, STUCK ONE 

Sergt. William E. Sellers, of Company I, 118th Infantry, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in France, on October 8th, 1918. 

The notification sent out by the War Department, a copy of which was received by The Advertiser, rends: 

"The Commander-in-Chief, American Expeditionary Forces in France, in the name of the President of the United States, has awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergt. William E. Sellers, of Company I, 118th Infantry, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brancourt, France, on October 8th, 1918. While Sergt. Sellers' platoon was advancing he, on his own initiative, rushed ahead of the line and flanking an enemy machine gun post, shot one of the crew and bayoneted the other. His action saved his platoon from heavy casualties. His home address is Chesterfield, S.C."

Sergt. Sellers, when told of the honor that had been bestowed upon him in appreciation of his heroic behavior, declared that he had done anything that any of the boys Wouldn't have done if they had thought of it and had had the chance. He is as modest and retiring now us he was fearless and daring in the time and danger, as indeed all heroes seem to be.

Sergt. Sellers was born in this county, being the son of Mr. Charles R. Sellers and Mrs. Sarah E. Sellers. They live in the Spencer section, about four miles from town, where father and son are engaged in farming. 

Distinguished Service Cross (United States): 

This is the second highest military honor that can be given to a member of the U.S. Army[3]. It is awarded for extreme gallantry at risk of life in combat with an enemy force[4]. During World War I, over 6,000 men were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, including several American Indians. Some service members were decorated multiple times for separate acts of valor.

William Edmond Sellers was born on 12 Nov 1893, a son of Charles Riley Sellers and Sara Ellen Brock. He died on 8 Apr 1970 at the age of 77 in Alexandria, Virginia.  

William Edmond Sellers is my 2nd Cousin Once Removed.

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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed November 2023); Memorial page for William Edmond Sellers; (12 November 1893–8 April 1970); Find a Grave memorial # 32673225, Citing Mount Comfort Cemetery; Fairfax County, Virginia, USA.

2. "CHESTERFIELD BOY HERO," War Report -DSC Awarded, The Chesterfield Advertiser, Chesterfield, South Carolina, 31 July 1919, Page 1, column 7; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/:online November 2023)

3. https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/

4. en.wikipedia.org

52 Cousins~The James Calvin and Charlotte (Raley) Hinson Family

Charlotte “Lottie” Raley was borne about 1816, a daughter of James Raley and Ester “Espsey” Eddins. Ester “Espsey” Eddins is my 3rd Great Grand Aunt. Ester “Espsey” Eddins parents were William Eddins and his first Wife Nancy [LNU]. Pre Civil War records for Chesterfield County were burned during the Civil War and all marriage dates are based on the birth of first known child. 

James Raley and Ester “Espsey” Eddins were married abt 1815 based on the birth of Charlotte “Lottie” Raley in 1816. We know that James and Espsey were married before 29th Novr 1823 because they are mentioned in the Eddins "Bill of Complaint."

Snippet from “Bill of Complaint”

William departed this life sometime in the year one thousand and eight hundred and twenty-two intestate leaving his said widow your orators William Edings, Richard Edings, and Riley Edings and your oratrixes Aly Adams, Gilley Sellars, Espsey Raley, Tempe Knight and Margaret Sellars and Jenny Knotts the wife of James Knotts his sons and daughters surviving him…

We find James Raley, a farmer, and his wife Espsey in 1830 Kershaw County.

Family composition is:

James Raley, male, age 50-59 [1771-1780]

1 – Females, Wife –Espsey, age 30 – 39 [1791 –1800]

1 Female – Daughter, age, Under 5: [1825-1830)

1 Female – Daughter, age, 10-14 [1816-1820] Charlotte

1 Female – Daughter, age, 15-19 [1811-1815]

In 1840, James Raley is a farmer, and his wife Espsey are in Lancaster County, South Carolina. 

Family composition is:

James Raley, male, age 50-59 [1781-1790]

1 Female, Wife – Espsey, age 40 – 49 [1791 –1800]

1 Female – Daughter, age, 5-9 [1831-1835] 

We know that Charlotte left home prior to 1840 and that matches our data. 

Charlotte “Lottie” Raley married John Calvin Hinson about 1835. This date is based on their known 1st borne, Harriett Hinson, about 1836. 

John Calvin Hinson and Charlotte “Lottie” Raley had a large family. Their children were: 

Harriet Hinson-(1836-1897)

John Marion Hinson-(1840-1863)

Andrew Newton Hinson-(1841-1898)

William Jasper Hinson-(1842-1916)

Calvin Rayley Hinson-(1846-1870)

Martha Nancy Hinson-(1848-1933)

Sarah J. Hinson-(1850-1915)

Rev. John Hinson-(1851-1921)

Elizabeth A. "Sallie" Hinson-(1857-    )

Queen Elizabeth Hinson-(1857-1891)

Dr. Francis Colombus Hinson-(1859-1919)

Calvin Columbus Hinson-(1860-1937)

Franklin Hinson-(1863-    )

Samuel L. Hinson-(1864-    )

John Calvin Hinson died 31 January 1885 in Catawba County, North Carolina.

Charlotte “Lottie” Raley Hinson died 4 February 1885 in Catawba County, North Carolina.

Charlotte “Lottie” Raley Hinson is my 1st Cousin 5X Removed.  

George & Margaret (Keppel) Earnhart Migration to Bedford County, Tennessee

Margaret Keppel, daughter of Peter Keppel, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Grobb, is my 4th Great Grand Aunt. Margaret Keppel married George Earnhart, born 9 June 1759. While I have not found a marriage date for them, I believe they were married before 1803. 

The 1810 Census for Rowan County has 3 George Earnhart's; two Juniors and one Senior. The Organ Lutheran Church Records has a record of 5 children born to George Earnhart between 1803 and 1812 but none of the listings names a mother or wife of George Earnhart. 

One these George Earnhart, was borne 9 June 1759, a son of Phillip Earnhart and Elizabeth, his wife. On-line trees show that he was married to Elizabeth Barbara Cauble and this marriage occurred before 1792. Their first borne was Margaret, borne 30 Jul. 1792; Baptized 11 Nov. 1792, a daughter of Geo. Earnhart with John Kalb sponsor.  

Three George Earnhart’s and no Wives names makes it very difficult to tie the 3 George's to their respective families. 

Two Land Deeds and a Revolutionary War pension shows me that George Earnhart married Margaret Keppel and moved their families with others to Bedford County, Tennessee about 1812. 

In the below land deed, Peter Keppel, Sr., has passed away and his heirs-at-law are selling their individual share to their Brother, John Kapple.  

  

Deed Book 6, Page 168 

Know all men by these presents that I George Earenhart in wright of My Wife Margaret & I John Grub in wright of my Wife Elizabeth & I Martin dry in wright of My wife Catharine & I Henry Kapple & Killian Kapple and Peter Kapple all of us lawfull Heirs & Legatees of Peter Kapple Deceased have Remised Released & forever quit claim for us our Heirs Execs Admins & by these presents do remise Release & forever quit Claim unto John Kapple of all that parcel of land Lying & being in the County of Cabarrus & State of No. Carolina & on the waters of little dutch Buffalow Creek beginning at 2 large popular on the east Side of Sd. Creek the Beginning Corner of the old Tract & runs Wt. 240 pole to a large pine thence So. 77 pole thence Et. 229 pole to a Stake in the open line of the old Tract then Nt. 70 Et 86 pole to the Beginning containing 116 acres of land be the same more or lefs with all and Singular the profits Commodities and appurtenances to the Said Mefsuage or tennaments and all & Singular the premises with their and every of their appurtenances hereby Remised and Relieved or Intended to be Remised and Released unto the Said John Kapple his heirs and afsigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said John Kapple. In Witnefs whereof we have hereunto Set our hands & Seals this 8th day of August 1807.          Henry Kappel {Seal}

Signed Sealed and Delivered In the presence of

Peter Kauble Jurt.}                   george Earenhart {Seal}

Peter Kappel}                          Martin Dry {Seal}

      October Sefsion 1807   John X his mark grub {Seal}

State of North Carolina}  Killian X his mark Kapple {Seal}

Cabarrus County}                 Peter Kapple {Seal}

Then was the execution of the within Deed of quit Claim Duly Proved in open Court by the oath of Peter Kauble.

Recorded and ordered to be registered.

                                                  Witnefs R. Brandon, C. C.

George Earnhart and Margaret Keppel had a son named Daniel Earnhart. In George Arnhart to Daniel Arnhart_Deed_FF_49 & 50, George makes the following statement “George Arnhart of the County of Bedford and State of Tennessee of the one part and Daniel Arnhart his son of the county and State”

There is an Earnhart Family Bible that shows the Earnhart Family with 5 children. These same children have their birth and baptism recorded in the Organ Lutheran Church Records, 1774-1882. 

Margaret Keppel Earnhart died after 1840 and George Earnhart died March 1850 of old age.

Caution: I know the George Earnhart married (I George Earenhart in wright of My Wife Margaret (Keppel). Since there are 3 George Earnhart it's possible that the son of Phillip Earnhart and Elizabeth, his wife is not the husband of Margaret Keppel. However, the other two are father-son and they are not Margaret's husband.  

George and Margaret Earnhart are my 4th Great Grand Aunt and Uncle. 

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1. Ancestry, "Revolutionary War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (https://www.fold3.com: accessed 3 January 2020), entry for Goerge Earnhart, Private; Revolutionary War; America.

2. 1790 U S Census, Rowan County, North Carolina, population schedule, Rowan, North Carolina, Page 318 (penciled), Line 2, Household of George ARENHART [EARNHART]; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com: viewed 3 January 2020); citing  National Archives Microfilm M637.

2. Margaret B. Bost, Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions: April 17, 1797 - April 17, 1805 (Cabarrus Genealogical Society: Self-Published, ©1995.), page 58.

4. Land Deed - Division of the Estate of Peter Kapple Sr.; 8 August 1807; Deed Book #6; Page(s) 168; Register of Deeds; Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; 12 December 2020.

5. Ancestry, Military Service Records, database entry for Goerge Earnhart, Private; Revolutionary War; America.

6. 1820 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, Bedford, Tennessee, Page 65 (penciled), Line 6, Household of George EARNHEART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 3 January 2021); citing National Archives Microfilm M33 _122.

7. George Earnhart, 5 June 1820; Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Registers, 1778-1927, Grant or Warrant Number: 259; Dept. of Archives and History, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

8. 1830 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, Bedford, Tennessee, Page 87 (penciled), Line 9, Household of George EARNHART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 3 January 2021); citing National Archives Microfilm M19_122.

9. Land Deed - George Earnhart to his Son Benjamin Earnhart; 18 September 1835; Deed Book #FF; Page(s) 13; Register of Deeds; Shellyville, Bedford County, Tennessee; 10 January 2021.

10. Bedford County, Tennessee, FF: 49-50, George Arnhart to Daniel Arnhart; Register of Deeds, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee.

11. 1840 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, Bedford, Tennessee, Page 60B (Stamped), Line 22, Household of George EARNHART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 3 January 2021); citing National Archives Microfilm M19_.

12. 1850 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, mortality schedule, Bedford County, Tennessee, Page 27 (Penciled), Line 2, Goerge EARNHART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 3 January 2021); citing National Archives Microfilm MRT573_2304.

13. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Bible Records: viewed, download 3 December 2020), FAMILY BIBLE_GEORGE EARNHART.

14. 1790 U S Census, Rowan County, North Carolina, Population Schedule, Rowan, North Carolina, Page 318 (penciled), Line 2, Household of George ARENHART [EARNHART].

15. Land Deed - Division of the Estate of Peter Kapple Sr.; 8 August 1807; Deed Book # 6; page(s)168;https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L967-9CB7?i=530&cat=143999

16. George Arnhart to Daniel Arnhart_Deed_FF_49 & 50

52 Cousins~The Daniel Earnhart Last Will and Testament

Daniel Earnhart was born 13 February 1809 in Rowan County, North Carolina. His father was George Earnhart. 

Sometime before 1835, George Earnhart moved his family to Bedford County, Tennessee. 

There, Daniel Earnhart married a young lady name Martha [LNU] and they in turn were the parents of 7 children: 4 sons and 3 daughters.

Martha Earnhart died between 1870 and 1880; Daniel then married Ann [LNU] sometime before 1880. Ann, his 2nd wife, is named within his Last Will and Testament.     

Daniel Earnhart wrote his Last Will and Testament on 2 March 1883. He is believed to have died before 2 April 1883. This is based on an Estate Sales Lists dated 2 April 1883. 

Daniel Earnhart Will 

I Daniel Earnhart of the County of Bedford State of Tennessee make and publish this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all former Wills by me at any time made and first I desire that my body be decently interred in the graveyard near my house Known as the Earnhart Graveyard, in a manner suitable to my condition in life - And as to such worldly estate it hath pleased God to entrust one with I devised of as follows. 

First.= I direct that all my debt and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease paid out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hand of my Executor from any portion of my estate real or personal.

Item Second- I give and bequeath to my Wife Ann my farm with its emoluments and appurtenances during her natural life - At her decease it is my wish and I shall Establish it= That my farm and lands be sold publicly or privately by my Executor  on one and two years' time - Also all the personally ???????- All stock and the money equally divided between my children including the children of my deceased daughter Harriett Paschal- It is my will that her children receive one Seventh of my estate.      

Item Third= I give and bequeath to my Wife Ann the following specified property (Viz) One Wagon two bay mares three head of sheep two milk cows and their calves one sow and three hogs Two bed Steads two beds and necessary bed clothing all the Chairs of the house, one bureau, one clock, one dining table, cooking Stove and utensils Cupboard, one cafe, one dining table, farming tools, loomes, one large wash pot, and she shall everything except by law. 

Item Fourth= I will and establish that my wife Ann, have and control all stock she may raise and sell, and everything she may make and all her household and kitchen furniture shall be hers to do with as she pleases. only the stock hogs and farming tools with my farms?? and lands revert back to my children as described and the money equally divided between my children (Viz) William, Malinda, Harriett Paschal’s Children, Mary Crowell, John, James and George. And of the death of any of these before this division takes place then their children must inherit their deceased Parents interest in my estate and I their Will and establish it. 

I do hereby make ordain and appoint my esteemed neighbor and friend Herman Harris my Executor of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness where of I Daniel Earnhart the said Testor have to this my will written on one sheet of paper set my hand and Seal this the 2 day of March 1883.

Signed, Sealed and} Daniel Earnhart {Seal}

acknowledged in}

the presence of us}

Herman Harris}

J. H. Liggett}

State of Tennessee}

Bedford County}

I,  Will J. Nease Clk of the County Court of Said County, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full true ??? paper Copy of the Last Will and Testament of Daniel Earnhart read & proven and admitted ?? to Probate at the April Term 1883 of the County Court of Bedford County as appeared proven. The original now on file in my office this April 16, 1883. 

                Will J. Nease, Clerk

Daniel Earnhart is my 1st Cousin 5X Removed.  

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1. Bedford County, Tennessee, FF: 49 & 50; Register of Deeds, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee.

2. Tennessee, United States, "Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895, 1836, Daniel EARNHART; Tennessee Archives, Nashville, Tennessee.

3. 1840 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, Bedford, Tennessee, Page 60B, Line 21; Household of Daniel EARNHART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 3 May 2022); citing National Archives Microfilm M19_.

4. 1850 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, District 18, Bedford, Tennessee, Page: 185A (Stamped); Line 7, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Household of Daniel EARNHEART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2022); citing National Archives Microfilm M432.

5. 1860 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, Western Division District 18, Bedford, Tennessee, Page 248 (Stamped); Line 8, Dwelling 1241, Family 1195, Household of Daniel EARNHEART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 2 May 2022); citing National Archives Microfilm M653.

6. 1870 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule, District 18, Bedford, Tennessee, Page: 327B(Stamped); Line 33, Dwelling 135; Family 139, Household of Daniel EARNHART; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 6 June 2021); citing National Archives Microfilm M593_.

7. 1880 U. S. Census, Bedford County, Tennessee, population schedule; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed); citing National Archives Microfilm T9_.

8. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SVZF-S9

9. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2P3S-R9

52 Cousins~No "52 Cousins" Listing For Today

To All My Readers:

I'm sorry; but, the wife has been and still is in the hospital and I just didn't have time for a Blog Post. Please keep her (Melba) in your thoughts and prayers.