Tag Archives: Gold Rush

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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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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