Stellers JayRichard Mynatt, pastry chef and human rights activistMy great-grandfather Walter Brown, from Bibb County, Alabama (father of my grandmother Dessie), appears to be related to a colonial…Feb 17, 2019Feb 17, 2019
Stellers JayFormidable FemalesFemale ancestors are genealogy research challenges. We don’t often find as many records about them. Prior to 1850, we’re lucky if we find…Jan 6, 2019Jan 6, 2019
Stellers JayEarly Settler of Winfield, Alabama, Elisha VickeryMy father Louis Haas’s mother was Dessie Brown, born in Winfield, Alabama, whose mother was Rosabelle Vickery, born in Winfield, Alabama…Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018
Stellers JayFinding my mother’s biological parentsMy mother would have been thrilled to learn who her parents were, her father, a Hollywood Set Decorator who worked on westerns, an episode…Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018
Stellers JayHave Curley Help You and Keep His Mouth ShutOne of the more interesting stories I’ve come across in my research is the kidnapping of my adopted grandfather, George Leach Ohlhausen…Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018
Stellers Jay1900s Memphis and my great-grandfatherLouis Haas immigrated to the United States from Copenhagen, Denmark, arriving in 1882. His middle name is reported to be Christian from…Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018