George Washington Story (1843 – 1903)

amanda-and-george-steen

My second great-grandfather George Washington Story was born in August 1843 to Gilford Dudley Story and his second wife Nancy Jane Story nee Womack. George was born in Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois, USA. He was the fourth of Dudley’s and Nancy’s nine children. George Washington Story married his first wife and my second great-grandmother Malinda Davis on November 26, 1863,

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Murder at 2912 Вашингтон

huddleston-murder-case

Сгради са само купчини дъски и тухли без историите, които са приложени към тях. През месец ноември 1912, <Педя bbox_x = "925" bbox_y = "1878" bbox_w = "13" bbox_h = "19" fsize = "13" fweight = "3" червено = "255" зелен = "255" синьо = "255" алфа = ". Louis полицай Артър Хъдълстоун е бил убит от освободен убиец Albert Whitefield. Whitefield изненада обща практика си съпруга, който се забавляваше друг джентълмен повикващия. Whitefield опитал да я убие, преди две St. Louis полицейски служители са отговорили на виковете й за

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt Available

gotch-срещу-hackenschmidt

“Don’t break my leg!” As the two muscular men struggled in the center of the ring, the man on top continued to work on the downed man’s legs. Again, the man on bottom yelled, “Please don’t break my leg!” Frank Gotch looked over at his rival George Hackenschmidt, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Hackenschmidt

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Happy Birthday, Баба!

grandma-ellis-birthday

Yesterday, my maternal grandmother Alvina M. Ellis nee Mosblech would have been 100 години. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 15, 1916, Grandma was the seventh of fourteen children. She married an only child in 1938 and they would have two children, my mom and Aunt Maureen. Grandma had a big influence on my sisters and me because

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Being a Dad and Coach

caitys-medals

On May 7, 2016, my daughter Caity returned to Taekwondo competition for the first time in eight years. As her dad but also her coach, I tried to dissuade her from sparring until we had a few more months but she was adamant about sparring at the tournament. Caity likes forms but she always preferred sparring. Reluctantly, I agreed. Аз

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Sergeant Jenks and The Bear

стар-STL-полицейска значка-

В 1877, <Педя bbox_x = "925" bbox_y = "1878" bbox_w = "13" bbox_h = "19" fsize = "13" fweight = "3" червено = "255" зелен = "255" синьо = "255" алфа = ". Louis was the largest city west of the Mississippi. <Педя bbox_x = "925" bbox_y = "1878" bbox_w = "13" bbox_h = "19" fsize = "13" fweight = "3" червено = "255" зелен = "255" синьо = "255" алфа = ". Louis Police dealt with the typical problems of a major city. <Педя bbox_x = "925" bbox_y = "1878" bbox_w = "13" bbox_h = "19" fsize = "13" fweight = "3" червено = "255" зелен = "255" синьо = "255" алфа = ". Louis Police Officers responded to reports of murder, rape and robbery. On the morning of December 12, 1877, <Педя bbox_x = "925" bbox_y = "1878" bbox_w = "13" bbox_h = "19" fsize = "13" fweight = "3" червено = "255" зелен = "255" синьо = "255" алфа = ". Louis Police Officer Daily responded to the report of a bear on the Downtown St. Louis

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” История

amanda-and-george-steen

Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. Обаче, Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” История. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” История, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 to George Washington Story and Malinda Davis although

Дял
» Прочетете повече

George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

Джордж-баптист

During February 1901, <Педя bbox_x = "925" bbox_y = "1878" bbox_w = "13" bbox_h = "19" fsize = "13" fweight = "3" червено = "255" зелен = "255" синьо = "255" алфа = ". Louis professional wrestler and local businessman George Baptiste reluctantly filed for divorce from his wife, Nellie May Baptiste, alleging desertion. It was actually the second time, Baptiste filed for divorce from Mrs. Baptiste. During the summer of 1896, Baptiste was vacationing in Millford, Connecticut. The 31-year-old was a powerful swimmer and all-around athlete in addition to

Дял
» Прочетете повече

Шерлок Холмс и тайното оръжие (1942)

босилек-Ратбоун

Шерлок Холмс и тайното оръжие (1942) (филиал на връзката) is the second of the Universal film versions of the stories and the fourth movie starring Basil Rathbone as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. Lionell Atwill makes an appearance as Dr. Moriart This movie is set during the early years of World War II, when Holmes sneaks a scientist out

Дял
» Прочетете повече
1 46 47 48 49 50 68