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…
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Curt Gröschel – Finding Family in Saxony – 52 Ancestors 2015 #45
Week 45 of 52 Ancestors had no theme. We were free to write on any topic. It’s the perfect time for this as I made a huge discovery. I think it was right in front of my nose all along. This has been a great year for researching my Lindner family. The addition of the…
Augusta Gustave Catharina de la Marche – Locating My Ancestor the Hard Way – 52 Ancestors 2015 #19
The optional theme for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks this week is “There’s a Way.” I agree. There often is a way to find that elusive genealogical record, but sometimes it’s the hard way! Augusta Gustave Catharina de la Marche is one of my ancestors who married a descendant of Martin Luther. She is mentioned…
Katharina Von Bora – My 11x Great Grandmother Was a Runaway Nun – 52 Ancestors #47
Entry #47 My 11x great-grandmother was Katharina von Bora. In week 13, I blogged about how it was part of my heritage, even as a child, to know that I was descended from Martin Luther. While I did not know very much about Katharina von Bora, my grandpa did tell me that she had been…