Author Archives: Lisaperryjd

James Perry, Girard Kansas

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Lisaperryjd
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John Manning, spouse of Bessie Nelings

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Linda posted a great comment on an early post that is so full of helpful info I want to make it a post all on its own. I am still working on genealogy although I recently went back to college … Continue reading →

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Sarah Nelings pension

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

http://archive.org/stream/veteransadminist1653unit Nelings, Sarah J. Certificate No. 896,441. ARMY WIDOW Act of May 1, 1920 Name of Soldier: William H. Nelings Service: Corpl and Sgt. Co. E, 27th Iowa Inf.

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Thomas Swale, dishwasher story

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Clip from wire service about TN Swale in fight with dishwasher, Bemidji Pioneer, 1921 SWALE WAS A DISHWASHER ———- Commander of Legion’s Washington Department Licked Kitchen Boss, Then Took His Job. ———- The story of how a fist fight made … Continue reading →

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Thomas Nelings Swale and the “Oriental Question”

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Thomas Nelings Swale, mentioned in an earlier post, was interviewed for the Survey of Race Relations, link here and archive housed at the Hoover Institute at Stanford. Thomas was originally Treasurer of the Survey Council, however he resigned because of … Continue reading →

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Thomas Swale and Legion fight alien leasing

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

In the early 20th century, laws were written in various states to try and preserve jobs and land for Anglos (sound familiar?). In Washington State, legal aliens of Japanese descent would be willing and able to pay much more to … Continue reading →

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Daisy Perry Smith in Kincaid Baptist Church, Girard KS

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Lisaperryjd
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James Samuel Perry

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Finally! I received copies of obituaries from Girard Kansas in today’s mail. We were hoping for information about James’ father to take the line back. Nothing in the obits. There is lots of good information about his religious background (Baptist) … Continue reading →

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Thomas Swale in line for Legion job

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Spokane Daily Chronicle 1921

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Waiting for information

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Sending off requests for information to libraries can be a time and money-saving way to do genealogy research. The first time I was surprised by how quickly the information came back. This time I am waiting, waiting, waiting… I know … Continue reading →

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