Monthly Archives: April 2015

Ancestral Postmasters

Posted on April 14, 2015 by vanbraman

In my years of researching my family history I have come across at least two ancestors who were postmasters. Maybe this is why I took up Stamp Collecting when I was a kid. I was able to find my 4th … Continue reading →

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150 Years Ago

Posted on April 13, 2015 by vanbraman

Tuesday is the 150th anniversary of a sad day in America’s history. On April 14, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated as he watched a production of Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre. He passed away the following morning at … Continue reading →

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