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Sandra

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Wednesday, Dec. 02 - 11:15 AM

Location: Northern Michigan

Surnames Borders,Phelps,McMackin,Bo... Borah, King, Josleyn, Standish, Clark, Jackson

How did you hear about us From another genealogy group online

Surname Locations Fairfield, Illinois;
Jacksonville, Illinois;
Leroy, NY;
Barren, Kentucky

Best genealogy moment When I was on my first genealogy trip and I met a 91 year old student of my Grandmother. My Grandmother taught 10th & 11th grade English and Latin in Gladwin, Michigan. My mother was only 4 mos old when her mother died. Meeting Margaret was one of the most precious experiences of my life.
(If you look in my photo section there's a picture of Margaret standing next to me. She's on the right as you're looking at the picture)

Specialty I don't really have a specialty, but I believe my strengths are my determination and that I don't easily give up. I've recently completed my DAR application, working on my Mayflower and Van Kouwenhoven/Conover apps.

Time in history My favorite time in history for me right now would be pre-Gold Rush, 1820-1840 in California. Imagine visiting one of the beautiful ranches in the rolling hills of Santa Barbara.

Hobbies Duh...genealogy, history, theatre, knitting, making jewelry, and travel.

Books I mostly like nonfiction but keep my eyes out for a good period novel. I'm now reading True Women based on the author's Texas ancestors during the Mexican-American War.

TV I'm a HGTV addict. Hey! why aren't there television shows about Genealogy? And...American Idol and Survivor.

My Blog

Back Again

Thursday, October 1, 2009, 6:59 PM [General]

It's been too long since I've posted, no excuses.

Here is pic of me and my Grandson Spencer last week Sept 09.

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Mayflower App Approved!

Saturday, November 15, 2008, 7:54 PM [General]

Thursday morning I received news that my Mayflower Society application was approved! After a year of research and sending away for documentation, etc., having my cousin sit on the floor of a court house in Kentucky sifting thru very old paperwork to come up with one specific marriage certificate, I've succeeded in proving my lineage to Capt. Myles Standish of the Mayflower. A couple of times I almost gave up, and thought it might never come together, but it finally did. I've been one busy genealogist this year, joining the DAR and now the Mayflower Society, and I personally added to the gene pool by becoming a grandmother. :)