tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post8610564023926397441..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Early SettlersFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-20464167659779637712011-03-15T19:54:51.053-05:002011-03-15T19:54:51.053-05:00We owe a lot to our ancestors. And we fuss when w...We owe a lot to our ancestors. And we fuss when we lose electricity for a while. I praise God for being born at this time in history because I'm not sure I would have been a good pioneer.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-30241983934586045452011-03-14T12:34:55.022-05:002011-03-14T12:34:55.022-05:00What a history you are recording for future genera...What a history you are recording for future generations there. I hope they treasure you girl! <br /><br />Hubs great~uncle was a Lemon...realted??? Heeehehe! :o)<br /><br />God bless ya and have a marvelous Monday!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-51776727522039806572011-03-14T12:06:37.255-05:002011-03-14T12:06:37.255-05:00I love history. And especially family histories. T...I love history. And especially family histories. Thanks for sharing this with us. :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-61463718414564984972011-03-14T05:54:17.284-05:002011-03-14T05:54:17.284-05:00They certainly were a stong and hardy lot. I'l...They certainly were a stong and hardy lot. I'll bet the children were all above average too.... Oh wait a minute, that was in Woebegone.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-91632387048738959042011-03-14T02:45:46.712-05:002011-03-14T02:45:46.712-05:00Very interesting Connie. I loved this post and yo...Very interesting Connie. I loved this post and your photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40570007664597145572011-03-13T22:02:12.098-05:002011-03-13T22:02:12.098-05:00That is a wonderful story. The price of land made ...That is a wonderful story. The price of land made the sacrifice worth it. I suppose they had to go in October as things were also frozen up to help with the trek. It is an amazing history.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-56782952587339449882011-03-13T14:54:27.909-05:002011-03-13T14:54:27.909-05:00Great family history, thanks for sharing it with u...Great family history, thanks for sharing it with us.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8957239136495580202011-03-13T13:27:56.724-05:002011-03-13T13:27:56.724-05:00The hardships they endured is amazing. I enjoy hea...The hardships they endured is amazing. I enjoy hearing old family stories.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69939972716164801592011-03-13T13:24:30.334-05:002011-03-13T13:24:30.334-05:00I enjoyed reading your family history. It took a l...I enjoyed reading your family history. It took a lot of determination and grit to survive back then.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428797675882725547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72001086771755444582011-03-13T13:21:43.432-05:002011-03-13T13:21:43.432-05:00They had to be strong and hardy to survive those c...They had to be strong and hardy to survive those conditions. And how right you are about moving to Minnesota in October! Musta been quite a shock. But they survived long enough to sit around and tell stories... :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-41948258334032506972011-03-13T13:20:45.917-05:002011-03-13T13:20:45.917-05:00Awesome post, I enjoyed the history of the family....Awesome post, I enjoyed the history of the family. Have a great day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65747787122062072202011-03-13T13:12:43.330-05:002011-03-13T13:12:43.330-05:00Connie, I love reading your family histories. Neit...Connie, I love reading your family histories. Neither of my families went back in the US that far -- all immigrants in the early 20th Century. Your stories make US History come alive!<br />Peace,<br />MuffMuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.com