I think the saying, "No S#!t, Sherlock." Needs to make a comeback. I always cringe now when someone says cool beans, but I truly think the Sherlock saying needs to make a comeback.
Deep Thoughts
You know hope and fear can live in the space. I have been working on something. I hope it works out and yet I am fearful of all the what ifs. Anyone else in that head space.
Trash Talk
I am participating in Amy Johnson Crow's 52 in writing about 52 ancestors in 52 weeks. The prompt was "More than a Name."
I chose Elizabeth Patrick Prather my 4th Great Grandmother.
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`Elizabeth was born on September 26, 1803, in Clark, Indiana, her father was William Patrick Jr, and her mother was Mary Jacobs. In 1803 Clark County was part of the Northwest Territory. William and Mary Patrick were early pioneers of this area. They most likely arrived around 1797 as their daughter Rachel was their first child born in Indiana. The president was Thomas Jefferson in 1803 who was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. Indiana would become a state in 1816. Elizabeth was the 4th of nine children born to William and Mary. Elizabeth married Aaron Prather on June 8, 1820, in Clark County, Indiana. Interestingly enough her sister, Mary married a Prather and her half-sister Sarah Ann too. Her husband, Aaron, farmed outside of Utica, Clark County, Indiana. Aaron on their family farm would have been growing corn, wheat, barley, potatoes and legumes. They would have 12 children though family search has them having 13. Clark County's population in 1850's was around 15,800. Elizabeth died on September 9, 1860, in her hometown at the age of 56 and was buried in New Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Utica Township, Indiana. The church New Chapel was perhaps the first Methodist Episcopal Church established in 1804.
I haven't given a update on my 52 ancestors in 52 weeks project. I have been researching a lot. The lady below has been taking up a lot of my time.
Most of Adele Blood’s adult life can be followed through theatre play bills and newspaper
headlines. Adele was known as “The Most Beautiful Blonde on American Stage.”
Perhaps below is what Adele Blood is most remembered by the headline of her obituary.
I have gone deep into the rabbit hole of Adele Blood's life and how she is related to my family.
She is my 3rd cousin 3 times removed on my maternal side and on my paternal side she is
my 8th cousin 3 times removed. Yes, both my branches touch here.
Throughout her adult life she has made headlines and not always in a positive way.
There was fame, adultery, friendship with the Silver Queen Susanna Bradford, Brigham
Young's Gardo House, scandal, a failed production., and a suspicious death. I have
working on this for about a month off and on and I keep turning up things.
Hopefully I can bring you the most complete story soon.
The world was a better place with Dolly in it. RIP in Dolly. Dolly had some amazing quotes. Thought I would share some of the favorites shared via Instagram.
Adult Loneliness Often Treated as a Failure to Connect
People with Disabilities say Medicaid Income Limits Stifle Career Progression
The Jackie the Eagle Dies - Anyone else a Jackie and Shadow the eagles fan? This is so sad. Shadow seen with a New Eagle in Nest
Deep Thoughts
I got to chance to chase a sunset in my old stomping grounds. I took a break last week and went on adventure and to celebrate my niece who is expecting. It literally the first baby shower I have been to in YEARS. It was so fun.
