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Life Story for Vera May Cleary

Life Story for Vera May Cleary

When Vera May Cleary was born on January 16, 1919, in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, her father, Justin, was 34, and her mother, Mary, was 31. At age 16, Vera gave birth to a...

Life Story for Donald Martin George Nunn

Life Story for Donald Martin George Nunn

BIRTH 11 APR 1934 • Southern Cross, Western Australia, Australia DEATH 20 JAN 1998 • Euroa, Victoria, Australia Ancestry Life Story for my father, Don Nunn. Summary When Donald Martin George Nunn was born on April 11, 1934, in Southern...

Life Story: Stanley Victor Barlow

Life Story: Stanley Victor Barlow

As I continue to delve into the family history, I will be posting updates through the Life Story option. Here is what I have – so far – for Stanley Victor Barlow, my maternal...

Letter to Mom – Two Years

Letter to Mom – Two Years

Today is fast becoming my new mother’s day. Not in a way to celebrate, but more to honor my mom. I often talk with her and let her know what is going on, and...

Pride 2020

At the outset, I’ll remind folks that I am not your typical flag-waving, rainbow-wearing, militant gay man. I don’t even own boots! I’m James, an Aussie-born American, surburbia-dweller, dog lover, cat admirer, wanna-be environmentalist,...

Life Story of Dawn Olive McCullough

Life Story of Dawn Olive McCullough

As I continue to explore my family history, I will post occasional life stories of individuals from my family tree. These will be noted with who each person is to me. Ancestor Reference: Mother...

Unveiling Aurelia Dawn

Unveiling Aurelia Dawn

I think it is fair to say that Chris has long dreamt of sitting on a boat sipping a beer or a cocktail listening to his favorite music somewhere on the water. And I...

I swear…

I swear…

As I write this post, I am realizing that in less than four hours I will become an American Citizen.  That is so weird to write. I don’t think I really knew if this...