"Family means nobody gets left behind, or forgotten". This is my effort to collect and share stories from our family that will help us appreciate the service and sacrifice of our ancestors - and thereby increase our testimony and determination to stay faithful.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
A deserter of the War of 1812, and a grave desecration.....My 4th Great-Grandparents
James Byington and Susanna Nichols are my 4th-great grandparents. James deserted from the Canadian Army because he refused to fight the Americans in the War of 1812. Susanna's grave was destroyed in the 1960's......just some random family history for your information. Enjoy!
Sunday, April 2, 2017
A Tale as Old as Time - James the 1st and Lady Joan Beaufort - King and Queen of Scotland
A tale of pirates, prison and love - dealing with my 16th-Great-Grandparents - James the 1st, King of Scotland, and Lady Joan Beaufort, Queen of Scots. Thanks to their 18th-Great-Grandaughter, Olivia, for supplying the artist rendition of the "walk in the garden" as contained in The Kingis Quair
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