Archive for the ‘Genealogy’ Category

Happy Anniversary!

Posted October 29th, 2009 by Paula | Comments Off

To Rebecca Ann Corel and Robert Emmitt McGlothlin!

Rebecca Ann Corel and Robert Emmitt McGlothlin were married on October 29, 1840, making today the 169th anniversary of their wedding.

What’s New Wednesday ~ Images!

Posted August 12th, 2009 by Paula | Comments Off

As I mentioned Monday, in my mini-rant, I have begun adding images to the site.  I haven’t gotten very far yet, because I was seriously distracted yesterday by the “freebie” from World Vital Records!  I hope all of you other genealogists out there have signed up for the free days!
Along the top and bottom of [...]

What’s New Wednesday ~ Julia Ann Corel page complete!

Posted August 5th, 2009 by Paula | Comments Off

I have just completed the page for Julia Ann Corel, daughter of Henry Highland Corel and Nancy Matney.  The most captivating part of this page, in my opinion, is the detail I found on the company that Willis Myers served with during the Civil War.  For those of you who are equally fascinated by the [...]

Tombstone Tuesday ~ Julia Ann Corel & Willis Myers

Posted July 28th, 2009 by Paula | Comments Off

I found this photo and obituaries for Julia Ann Corel Myers and Willis Myers on Find A Grave on July 24, 2009.  Corel Cousin Bobby Dobbins Title had added the obituaries, and Find A Grave member, June, had added the photo.  I am currently working on a page for Julia and Willis, so I will [...]

Smile for the Camera ~ They Worked Hard for the Family

Posted July 10th, 2009 by Paula | 4 Comments

Over Memorial Day weekend I had the opportunity to talk with my grandparents about our family history and I was able to go through some old photos, scrapbooks, and other items that had been saved over the years.
I was awestruck when I saw this first photo of my great great grandpa, James Henry Corel  (son [...]