Tag Archives: Family History

Gallup Poll Connection I – Amish

Posted on October 13, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History Did you know that George H. Gallup who started the Gallup Poll has a connection to the Amish? The connection comes through his wife Ophelia Smith Miller. Ophelia was not Amish at the time that she … Continue reading →

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Holiday Monday

Posted on October 8, 2012 by vanbraman

For some people in the US today we had a day off because of the Columbus Day holiday. For my Canadian friends, they had the day off for Thanksgiving. Both of these holidays are celebrated on the second Monday of … Continue reading →

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