When a man finally recognizes his own mortality, it is then that he can fully appreciate the sacrifices and hardships   experienced by his forbearers that allowed him to walk his few years upon the earth.  Perhaps it is the study of one's ancestors that brings forth that recognition. It is the chicken and the egg.  But in knowing the times, the lives, and the activities of our ancestors, the daily trials and tribulations that we face today shrink into obscurity.  They are replaced   by the strong desire to leave the world a better place than when we came into it, as they did.

There are no kings nor presidents herein, no sports nor media stars, just simple folk who were heroes and heroines in   their own right.  They crossed the seas, fought the wars, plowed the land, and built the machines to give us the life   that we have today.  They laughed and cried.  They won and lost.  They loved and hated just as we do.  They were   real, living people rather than faceless names on a computer link.  We cannot forget them.  We must not forget them.

It is hoped that the information made available here will help both the serious researcher and the casual visitor   achieve a clearer understanding of his or her own heritage.  No doubt there are errors that we would be glad to know about.  We hope you have an enjoyable visit.

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