Our Dad, Floyd Dee – Part 1
In part one, Krista and Emily, two of the three sisters, share about their father in honor of the anniversary of his death on July 9, 2015. Feel free to search this website for more about him. Stay tuned because …
Author: Emily Hester
Will This Help Break-through Family Tree Brick Walls?
Hopefully we will find out once the results come in….8 weeks from now.
Emily Shares How Modeled Relationship Was Her Inspiration for Granny’s Front Porch
My sisters and I have started sharing our “Sisters Talk” on our collaborative website grannysfrontporch.com. I’m linking the video here as well as my other website. Enjoy!
Online Grocery Shopping From Home
If you are like me, you may be finding it a bit challenging to stay at home during the spring of 2020 and still provide your family with a well-balanced meal. How should one stock up a pantry and fridge …
Zachariah Brown – On This Date in 1802
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 …
On Having Enough
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
Peggy Tew – On This Date in 2003
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
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, …
Hannah Smith Brown – On This date in 1843
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 …
John C. Burris, Sr. – On This Date in 1812
On this date the 17th of January in 1812, John C. Burris passed away in Boxley, Hamilton County, Indiana.