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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 It is hoped that the information made available
here will help both the serious researcher and the casual visitor |