Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Costa Rica Naturaleza

Posted on November 20, 2014 by markeminer

There are other countries in the world that enjoy divinely inspired natural landscapes, but Costa Rica boasts a higher biodiversity than Europe and the United States combined. Its small size also means that travelling from cloud forest to coastline and … Continue reading →

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Early New England Public Offices

Posted on June 3, 2013 by markeminer

It seems that every other immigrant to New England in the 17th C. held public office.    I’ve tagged over 150 of my ancestors with the category “Public Office” because they held one of these public offices.  With annual terms for … Continue reading →

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Shakespearean Ancestors

Posted on February 20, 2013 by markeminer

This post includes ancestors who were portrayed in Shakespeare’s plays, inspired characters, connected with Shakespeare or with figures in his Histories. Navigate this Post 1. Shakespeare’s Life 2. The Tempest 3a. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar 3b. Antony and Cleopatra … Continue reading →

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Far Corners of the World

Posted on October 3, 2012 by markeminer

One of the most enjoyable parts of writing this blog is getting visitors from around the world. My rarest visit so far has been one hit from North Korea.  The smallest place with a visitor so far is Niue with … Continue reading →

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Cousins of the Golden West

Posted on September 7, 2012 by markeminer

Ancestors, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins who migrated west of the Rockies prior to 1900. 1850 – Sacramento William Lewis BLAIR’s son-in-law  John George Anderson was born in Jul 1859 in Monroeville, Colusa, California.  He was 35 years older than Beulah. … Continue reading →

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Artistic Works and Representation 2

Posted on June 30, 2012 by markeminer

Paintings, Statues, Poems, plays, novels, and movies by or about our ancestor and his family. Navigate this Post. Back to Part 1 1. Books 2. Drawing/Etchings 3. Movies 4. Museum Exhibits 5. Painting/Portraits Part 2 6. Plays 7. Poetry 8. … Continue reading →

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Artistic Works and Representation 1

Posted on June 28, 2012 by markeminer

Paintings, Statues, Poems, plays, novels, and movies by or about our ancestor and his or her family. Navigate this Post. Part 1 1. Books 2. Drawing/Etchings 3. Movies 4. Museum Exhibits 5. Painting/Portraits Part 2 6. Plays 7. Poetry 8. … Continue reading →

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Centenarians

Posted on May 10, 2012 by markeminer

The total number of centenarians in the world remains uncertain. It has been estimated by the Population Division of the United Nations as 23,000 in 1950, 110,000 in 1990, 150,000 in 1995, 209,000 in 2000 and 324,000 in 2005.   … Continue reading →

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Twins

Posted on April 11, 2012 by markeminer

We have a lot of twins in our family tree, 54 pairs to be precise, must be in the genes.   This page is dedicated to Janet and Ellen. Siblings baptized the same day might appear to us, hundreds of years … Continue reading →

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College Graduates

Posted on January 22, 2012 by markeminer

I put this together during the NFC Championship game.  Here’s what I learned. – Ted Ginn’s injury during the Saint’s game was more disastrous than anyone could have imagined. – Kyle Williams has joined the 49er pantheon, but not in a … Continue reading →

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