Tag Archives: BLUE

Joseph H. VIRKLER – Cheese Manufacturer, Sewing Machine Agent, “Segar” Salesman, and Real Estate Builder – 52 Ancestors (Ancestor 18)

Posted on 1 August 2018 by Elizabeth Wilson Ballard

I have been halted by perfectionism while writing an article about a different ancestor. It seems like it will never get finished, as I’ve been “working on it” for nearly two years. It will, but will it take another year? … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Ancestors, Dad's Side, VIRKLER/WURGLER | Tagged #52ancestors, BLUE, BRECKBEIL, CLUCAS, DILL, FARNEY, FERGUSON, France, HAFLEIGH, HILL, Illinois, Isle of Man, JACK, JAMES, NAYLOR, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, PHILP, PRATT, RIGHTLY, ROBBINS, Switzerland, TROUTMAN/TRAUTMAN, VERKLER, VIRKLER, WÜRGLER, WHITMAN, YANCEY/JANTZI | 1 Comment

Some of Those Who Built Me

Posted on 26 July 2016 by Elizabeth Wilson Ballard

These are images that I have of my ancestors. Without these, I would not know their features. I do not know their voices

Posted in ANTON, BLUE, COON/KOON/KUHN, CORMACK, General, HAAS, JOHNSON, RENFRO, TRAUTMAN/TROUTMAN, VAN DUYN, VIRKLER/WURGLER, WILSON | Tagged ANTON, BLUE, COON/KUHN/KOON/KOONS, CORMACK, HAAS, JOHNSON, Musings, RENFRO, Retrospect, TROUTMAN/TRAUTMAN, VAN DUYN, VIRKLER, WILSON/WILLSON, Women | 2 Comments

Willie Ann (ROWE) BLUE – She really IS Reuben ROWE’s daughter! – 52 Ancestors (Ancestor 39)

Posted on 28 December 2014 by Elizabeth Wilson Ballard

Oh, Happy Day! In the days before birth, marriage, and death records that list parents’ names, where, besides obituaries (if they exist) does one go to find a potential ancestor’s children? Why, land, probate, and will records, of course!

Posted in 52 Ancestors, BLUE, Dad's Side, ROWE | Tagged #52ancestors, ADAMSON, BABER, BLUE, CHANDLER, DAVIS, HAMILTON, HURST, ROWE, SHEPHERD, Women | 5 Comments

Willie Ann ROWE (c. 1812-1874): Who are you? – 52 Ancestors (Ancestor 39)

Posted on 17 December 2014 by Elizabeth Wilson Ballard

Willie Ann ROWE was the first wife of John Michael BLUE, D.V.M. They are one of my sets of third great grandparents on my father’s side. Her given name can also be found spelled or used as Willa Ann, Williann, … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Ancestors, BLUE, Dad's Side, ROWE | Tagged #52ancestors, BABER, BLUE, ROWE, SWIFT, VALENTINE, VIRKLER, Women | 4 Comments

My Veteran Ancestors – 52 Ancestors (Ancestors 2, 6, 22, 56, 58, 62, 152, and 176)

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Elizabeth Wilson Ballard

Yesterday, I published articles on two of my ancestors. In honor of their service, I thought I would write a brief military biography of each of the rest of my veteran ancestors.

Posted in 52 Ancestors, BLUE, Dad's Side, JOHNSON, Mom's Side, RENFRO, TAGUE, TRAUTMAN/TROUTMAN, VAN DUYN, WILSON | Tagged #52ancestors, BLUE, Civil War, JOHNSON, Military, RENFRO, Revolutionary War, TAGUE/TEAGUE, TROUTMAN/TRAUTMAN, VAN DUYN, War of 1812, WILSON/WILLSON, World War I, World War II | Leave a comment