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Charlotte Von Stein
This is one of two portraiture’s that hung over our family fireplace since I was a little girl. The first photo (a topic for another blog), is a family member and is protected by glass. This one has always been … Continue reading
Exploring a 1670 Medallion
This medallion was a gift from my grandfather. It was minted in 1670 by John Roettiers, during the reign of Charles II and his wife Catherine of Britain. A medallion to celebrate colonization, the motto written on one side of … Continue reading
Posted in historical, primary resource, Thoughts
Tagged 1670, Britain, Charles II, colonization, history, medallion, Prince William, Restoration
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Finding Ebenezer Morris…
Another find! There is a leather pouch with all the many ministerial documents for Ebenezer Morris dated 1843- 1840. From my cursory investigation he was a Welsh man that came to Upper Canada around that time. I will look more … Continue reading
Posted in historical, primary resource
Tagged 1834, Church document, Ebenezer Morris, Upper Canada
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A Cable from the Front February 1, 1917
Great Gran’s Journal Feb 2, 1917 I was a very happy person when I went into town Wednesday 31st. I had just received a letter from Guy(her son). That was great joy of itself and in Guy’s letter were these … Continue reading
Posted in historical, history and literature, Kingston, primary resource, World War One
Tagged 1917, Bearwood, Kingston, primary document, submarine warfare
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Photo of the Week: Oahu and U.S. in WW II
The back of the photo says it is Oahu, one of Hawaii’s largest islands. The well known Pearl Harbour is located on this island. The photo is dated 1944 so the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour has already happened.
Posted in historical, Photo of the week, primary resource, World War Two
Tagged Oahu, old photo, tanks, United States, world war two
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Brushed With Mystery 