There are times when I wonder if anyone reads my blog or website. The goal of writing and updating these sites is to connect with cousins; hopefully to connect with cousins who we can share information with & learn more about our family.
My website, Our Leaves & Branches, just helped me connect with a wonderful
person who is not related but who does have family information for me!
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| Augustus Gruissy & Family, Ohio |
Melissa, in Ohio, sent me this comment:
“Hello, I found your site while helping a friend research an old bible that he had got at (I believe) an auction. It has some family names and dates from Phil and Mary Creasy. I wondered if anyone in the family would be interested in it.”Philip M. Creasy, 1867 OH – 1934 OH, is my half 2nd grand uncle. His father, Christian Gruissy, 1811 Switzerland – 1907 OH, is my 3rd great grandfather. Christian married twice, to Mary Grorisclauss, my 3rd great grandmother, and to Mary Wise, mother of Philip M. Creasy.
Note that two of Christian’s sons, Reuben & Philip changed their surnames from Gruissy to Creasy.
Of course, I contacted Melissa by email, letting her know that I am very interested in this Bible! We emailed back & forth and now the Bible is in the mail on its way to me! Thank you, Melissa!
Will it give information about Philip’s father? Will my branch show up in the records? I know Philip & Mary had one son, Harry Lewis Creasy who had one daughter, Norma. Will there be more descendants of Philip & Mary?
Maybe I should sleep next to my mailbox.
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That's wonderful news, Colleen, and I hope it leads you to many more treasures. (Oh, and although we're probably not related, I read your posts too ;-)
ReplyDeleteDara, isn't it great how as blogging buddies we support each other & rejoice in each other's discoveries?
DeleteColleen, this is exciting! Please blog about what the Bible reveals. Happy dance for you.
ReplyDeleteMarion, yes I will let you know when I see the Bible.
DeleteColleen, that is great news! I hope the Bible holds many wonderful finds. I join Marian in doing the Happy dance for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteHooray for the Happy Dance!
DeleteOh my gosh what a wonderful email to get! It certainly makes all of the hours of blogging worth it and I can't wait to hear about it once it arrives.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, yes, the email was a wonderful surprise & great incentive to keep blogging!
DeleteCan't wait to hear what secrets might be unlocked!
ReplyDeleteI have high hopes!
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