On this date May 26th, in 1802, our maternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, Zachariah Brown was born in South Carolina, United States to father James Brown, Sr. and mother Hannah Smith.* Here is how we are related: Our parents –Nelda Grace LaPrarie was married to Floyd Dee Adams Nelda G.’s parents – ^Lucy Dee Wright was married to John Alvis LaPrarie Lucy D.’s parents…
On Having Enough
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When I hear the saying “Mama’s cleaning house” it reminds me of what my mom, Nelda Grace LaPrarie Adams, used to say when she’d had enough: “No more Mr. Nice Mom!”
Peggy Tew – On This Date in 2003
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On this date the 21st or February in 2003, Krista’s mother-in-law Peggy Tew passed away. *Source: Find A Grave
John T. DeVille – On This Date in 1785
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On this day the 15th of February in 1785 our maternal great-great-great-great grandfather, John T. Deville was born Rapides Post, Louisiana to parents Miguel “Michel” DeVille and Marguerite Katzenberger.* According numerous records, John’s name was spelled as John Tee (Gentille) Deville, Johnter Deville, Jean T. Deville, and Juan Deville.** John’s christening was February 27, 1787 in…
Chris Raabe – On This Date in 1862
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On this date the 15th of February in 1862 our paternal great grandfather Chris Raabe was born in Germany. (I’m still researching his parents but his mother’s name was Mary-see note). Information from Ancestry: Born in Per, Germany on Feb 1869. Chris married Ida Mae Carlile and had 4 children. He passed away in Wagoner,…
Hannah Smith Brown – On This date in 1843
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On this date, the 14th of February in 1843, Hannah Smith Brown passed away in East Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire. She was born in Epson, New Hampshire circa 1772.* Hannah Smith married James Brown around 1789 in South Carolina. They were parents to 7 children including our maternal great-great-great grandfather Zachariah Brown: 1- Levi BROWN b: 1794…
John C. Burris, Sr. – On This Date in 1812
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On this date the 17th of January in 1812, John C. Burris passed away in Boxley, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Lonnie and Brenda Freeman – On This Date In 1987
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On this date the 27th of December in 1987, our Dad’s sister Brenda Mae Adams married Lonnie Freeman, son of Effie May and Adolf Freeman of Natchez, Mississippi.
Lyle Eugene – Happy Birthday!
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On this day the 4th of December, our Dad’s brother Lyle Eugene was born to Floyd Brazier Adams and Ida Mae Burris.
Floyd and Nelda Adams – On This Date in 1968
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On this date the 29th of November in 1968 our parents Floyd Dee Adams and Nelda Grace LaPrarie were married in Jonesville, Louisiana.