The 47th in a series on my family tree Prompt: Wrong Side of the Law The trial proved to be a national sensation. The murders of four Sparling men ~ a father and three of his sons ~ in Tyre, Sanilac, Michigan, between 1908 and 1911, and the subsequent trial of the family doctor, his … More Shedding Light on the Family Tree: Justice Not Served
The 46th in a series on my family tree Prompt: Tombstone It’s been a long time since I was able to do any graveyard exploration, so for this challenge I leaned on FamilySearch to help me identify ancestors whose tombstones are readily accessed, and findagrave.com for extra help or information, as available. The tombstone that … More Shedding Light on the Family Tree: Gone Home
The 44th in a series on my family tree Prompt: Ghost Story ~*~ Some family stories are just too strange to be believed. This particular tale first came to light earlier this year during an email exchange with my cousin Kelly who is working on the McDonall family tree with me. In the sharing of … More Shedding Light on the Family Tree: The Ghost and Mrs. Cox
The 44th in a series on my family tree Prompt: Shadow ~*~ Every family has its shadow characters. People whose misery casts a pall wherever it lands and upon whomever it entangles. In previous posts reference has already been made to family members who created emotional havoc for their immediate circle and, indeed, for ensuing … More Shedding Light on the Family Tree: The Shadow of War
Shedding Light on the Family Tree 