Ellis Ray Spencer was born to Richard Allen and Leona (Howell) Spencer this week one hundred and ten years ago (Feb 20, 1912) in Plato, Laclede County, Missouri. He was the first son born into the family of nine children.
The first official record we … Continue reading "Happy Birthday Ellis Ray Spencer!"
Over the last few weeks, I have been researching a small hospital in Kansas and it reminded me of an earlier project where I learned a lot about railroads, their development across the United States, and the advent of modern medical care.
Cyrus … Continue reading "Santa Fe Hospital (Part 1)"On this day in 1871 the Deutsches Reich, or German Empire, was proclaimed from a group of 26 disparate entities. According to Wikipedia, they included four kingdoms, six grand duchies, four duchies, seven principalities, three free Hanseatic states, and one imperial territory.
Source: WikipediaMy ancestors hailed from the western side of the … Continue reading "The German Empire and German Americans"
What: Don't Forget to Misspell! Getting the Most from Online Newspaper Research. When: Saturday, April 2, 2022 - 10:00 am
Where: Northland Genealogical Society, North Kansas City Public Library, North Kansas City, MO [via Zoom]
What: A Genealogist's Guide to Sanborn Maps. When: Monday, April 4, 2022 - … Continue reading "Upcoming Events"
Sanborn Maps are great tools whether you are new to genealogy or a professional researcher.[1] The maps are essential if you are doing building or property research; however, for genealogists these maps offer valuable contextual clues to how and where our ancestors lived.
The Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company was established … Continue reading "Add Context to Your Ancestors’ Lives with Sanborn Maps"
