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Into the Unknown: Our Intrepid German Ancestors
We are nearly all the descendants of immigrants, those hearty people who risked everything to start again in a new land. Their bravery and fortitude made our country what it is today, made each of us what we are today. … Continue reading
Posted in 17th Century, 18th Century, Germany, Pennsylvania
Tagged Germany, Palatines, Pennsylvania, William Penn
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The Puzzling “White Indians” Who Loved Their Abductors.
Yesterday I wrote about the five Boyd children who were brutally captured by Iroquois warriors in 1756. If that sounds terrifying, it probably was. At least it started out that way. The Boyd children were taken by force, their mother … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Strange Facts
Tagged Boyd, Captives, Pennsylvania, Puritan, Scots-Irish
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On my father’s side I come from a long line of Boyds. So far so good. But things happen to Boyds that make me want to look over my shoulder now and then just for having Boyd blood. Of course, … Continue reading
Happy Not Anniversary
Today is not my wedding anniversary. But my husband and I celebrate the date every year. This morning he gave me a big hug and said, “Do you know what today is?” I thought for a second and said, “Oh, … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged 1736, Anniversary, genealogy, March 4th, Not Anniversary, Pennsylvania, Scotland, Sir John Boyd
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