Category Archives: History

Thinking of Philistines

Posted on September 28, 2019 by vanbraman

Tonight I am thinking of the Philistines as I prepare for my lesson for class tomorrow. One thing I thought of was the book 1177 B.C. The Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric H. Cline.  The book looks at what brought … Continue reading →

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Virtual Hike to South Bend, Indiana

Posted on September 25, 2019 by vanbraman

The next destination on my Virtual Hike also has a family connection. This segment of the Virtual Hike started in Dundee Township, Illinois where my Goff ancestors lived. The end point was South Bend, Indiana where Samuel Leeper lived. He … Continue reading →

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