Tag Archives: Des Moines Iowa

Simon Estes – Opera Singer

Posted on February 3, 2023 by vanbraman

February is Black History Month and each year I try to read several related books during the month. One of the books I read a couple years ago has a close personal connection. Simon Estes in His Own Voice was … Continue reading →

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Tracing Silas Calvin Ramsey

Posted on December 26, 2017 by vanbraman

In the past weeks I have been doing a bit of research on one of my 3rd Great Grandfathers. I have a few things that I want to clear up and make sure that I have good documentation for. This … Continue reading →

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