Category Archives: Family History

St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2016 by vanbraman

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and many people will be thinking of the Irish. I do have Irish heritage, but it is Protestant instead of Catholic. However, since the day is mainly just about being Irish and has minimal religious … Continue reading →

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Old-Time Photography IX

Posted on February 27, 2016 by vanbraman

Old-Time Photography This entry in my Old-Time Photography series has pictures of family beards. I will start with a picture of my 4th great grandfather Absalom Leeper. This picture was probably taken when he was in his 90’s. Absalom was … Continue reading →

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