You’d think with an unusual name like “Straughen” that it wouldn’t be difficult to identify my ancestors, but it hasn’t been easy! My 2nd great-grandfather Isaac Straughen (pictured at the top of this post) was born in 1817 in New Jersey. He reported in the 1880 census that his father was also born in New... Continue Reading →
Saturday Night Genealogy Fun! June 13
I love participating in SNGF from Genea-Musings! I was especially glad to be interrupted this afternoon as I stared in loathing at four boxes of genealogy records my mother dug out of the shed from when she packed up her mom's desk when she passed away in 2008. I have itching to get my hands... Continue Reading →