The sweep of family history across the generations
Before he became Abe Ratner, he was Abraham Blokh from Minsk.
Widow Patty Smith Swett and six children by two husbands were among the first settlers who staked claims in Wapello County near Ottumwa in May 1843
Families from Connecticut settled northeastern Ohio in the early 1800s
During the course of my genealogy work, I have discovered and connected with cousins from all my family branches. Here are some lessons learned.