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Remembering Ellett Bolen

Posted on May 26, 2019 by vanbraman

Each Memorial Day I take time to remember my 3rd Great Uncle Ellett Bolen. Ellett was the brother of my 2nd Great Grandmother Mahana Bolen who is in the picture above with my 2nd Great Grandfather Solomon Row. Ellett Bolen … Continue reading →

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Amish in New Orleans?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History Did you know that there was once a small settlement of Amish in New Orleans? Most people do not know that there were two waves of Amish immigration from Europe. The first wave was in the … Continue reading →

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