Hi David, engaging story, If i recall correctly the average man circa 1800 was about 5-5 to 5-6. so 5-4…
Thanks for this post! I have always wondered if my ancestor was an outlier as he was 43 years old…
Kudos to you for this David! - "I close with the news that Henry’s grave stone will be marked by…
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Our genealogical history is complex, an example being that of one of my ancestors discussed in Sherri Burr's book, Complicated…
Your work is very important. History needs to be based on facts through scholarly methods, Truths revealed can provide answers…
Thank you for sharing your research. You mentioned South Carolina as the birthplace of Wesley’s mother and that connected you…
Love your family story’s, and the winding trails they leave.
I'm related to the Maurer's too! Lawrence was my great-grandmother's brother. My great-grandmother is the one your mother is named…