This week, I wanted to share a picture of a young man from the early 1900’s. For a long time I was not sure who he(more…)
W.W. Hinkley
Category: Simply Me
Welcome to Simply Me, where I share all about my interests. From trying new recipes in the kitchen to uncovering family history through ancestry research, capturing life’s beauty through photography, and diving into favorite books and movies, this is where I bring my passions to life. Join me as I celebrate the simple joys and hobbies that inspire creativity and connection.
Harrison Keele Part 4
From a Brick Wall to a Rabbit HoleIn the Topeka Journal on March 30, 1909, A woman named Mrs. Ethel Kerns tells a judge that(more…)
Harrison Keele Part 3
While there is no documented story of the “last scalping” and even though scalping was practiced through the turn of the century, I had my(more…)
Harrison Keele Part 2
I only had a child’s name to go on and so I was not sure where to search. I assumed that the spelling was Louis,(more…)
Harrison Keele Part 1
Growing up I enjoyed listening to the older generations share stories about their childhood and their life experiences. So, when I had an opportunity to(more…)
40 The New 30?
Are you a New Years’ resolution type of person, a word of the year type, or do you forgo it all? I find myself always(more…)
Goal 4: KLR Family Reseach Project
I have been quiet on here for the last few weeks because I have been putting my energy into goal number 4: “Look into making(more…)
Starting with Trello
My first Goal was to set up a Trello account. I was introduced to Trello and then it came up again on Pinterest where individuals(more…)
Getting Back on the Horse….
As October is Family History Month I thought this would be a great time to start focusing on genealogy again. You know getting back on(more…)
It’s Never the Falling that I am Scared of, It’s the Sudden Stop: What do you do when you have climbed your brick wall?
I have loved the discovery process of genealogy and researching my ancestors. When I was introduced to family trees in school my interest was piqued.(more…)