Author Archives: Lisaperryjd

Writing about mental health issues

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

DA Neeling hospital The_Algona_Upper_Des_Moines_Wed__May_25__1892_ Current statistics about mental illness in America estimate “1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences mental illness in a given year.” – See more at: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers#sthash.SVhkrOSJ.dpuf Doing genealogy research means that one uncovers facts … Continue reading →

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The challenge of incorrect information

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

Frequently, government information is incorrect. Census records will have relationships wrong, names misspelled, places of origin incorrect. This makes sense, given that interviewers may not have understood the person answering the questions and those answering the questions may not have … Continue reading →

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Helmbolt and Keith Wedding

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

The courtship and wedding of Thomas Helmbolt and Eugene Keith was as exciting, and mysterious, as their life in Canada.As reported by the Twin Falls News in 1907: Miss Eu Gene K. Keith of Payette and Thomas G. Helmbolt of … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. Pilsen Czechoslovakia. 3 Sept 45

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

Pilsen Czechoslovakia Mon 3 Sept 45 Dear Sis Geo and kids: It seems as though I have a hell of a time settling down long enough to write a letter but I make a stab at it whenever possible. Since … Continue reading →

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Daniel T Nelings Account Book

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

The following are names in the account book of Daniel Thompson Nelings. DT Nelings worked as a plasterer in Iowa and also in South Dakota when he moved there with his family. This account book was from plastering work done … Continue reading →

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Alexander W. Perry marries Abbie Cheney

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

“A noon wedding occurred in Mankato today. Mr. Alex W. Perry and Miss Abbie V. Cheney of Amboy were married, the ceremony taking place at the Stahl House, Dr. C. Line of the Methodist church officiating.” The (Mankato) Review, Nov … Continue reading →

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James Samuel Perry–three families

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

One of the biggest recent shockers in my family history has been about my great-great-great grandfather, James Samuel Perry. For the longest time, my dad and I were trying to find out about James Samuel Perry. We knew that he married … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. Somewhere in Germany. 13 April 45

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere in Germany 13 April 45 Dear Sis and Family: Just a note to let you know I am O.K. I don’t have much time to write to anyone now days for when we are pushing we go night and … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. Somewhere in Luxembourg. 1 Nov 44

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere in Luxembourg  1 Nov 44 Dear Sis, Geo and Kids: I have a Nazi flag all packed ready for mailing if I ever get the chance. It is rather large but only made out of cotton. I have been … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell Oct 6 1944. Somewhere in Europe

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere???? 6 Oct 44 Dear Sis: I received your package to-day. It has been so long since I have had a good cigar that I smoked Tommy’s first so I would enjoy it more. Midge keeps me pretty well posted … Continue reading →

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