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Caspar Mayer – Who can read this?
Sometimes the record is there, but the technology won’t cooperate when you are uploading an image:
My Direct Line to Martin Luther – Yes, THAT Martin Luther
One of my most popular blog entries is Martin Luther – Yes, THAT Martin Luther – 52 Ancestors #13 I have been surprised to learn that there are a lot of people wondering is Martin Luther has any living descendants. He has, and I am one! Here is my direct lineage to Martin Luther, who […]
52 Ancestors Redux
Last year I attempted to complete a second year of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. The goal was to write about an ancestor a week all year. I found myself bogged down by optional themes that didn’t always fit my research interests. I fell about seven ancestors short of my goal. I may still write […]
Johan Jacob Elsässer – “Die Schulmeister” – 52 Ancestors 2015 #35
I am behind with my posts because we were traveling. A nice visit to Montreal and Quebec City definitely got in the way of writing. The theme for week 35 was “School Days,” and I am focusing on Johann Jacob Elsässer who was my 4th great-grandfather and a teacher. He was also the father of […]