Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

Into the Unknown: Our Intrepid German Ancestors

Posted on December 8, 2014 by cynthiaberryman

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 →

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The Puzzling “White Indians” Who Loved Their Abductors.

Posted on April 5, 2014 by admin

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 →

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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 →

Posted on April 4, 2014 by mulberrygrrl | 8 Comments

Happy Not Anniversary

Posted on March 4, 2014 by mulberrygrrl

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 →

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