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Posts about family history/genealogy.

Happy Anniversary Thomas and Adelia Wellman!

Thomas Wellman and Adelia Bradley were married on July 25, 1964 in Fort Madison, Iowa. Thomas is Walt’s 1st cousin once removed.

Happy birthday cousin Dolores Wellman Freitag!

Dolores Wellman was born on July 18, 1918 in West Point, Iowa. She is Walt’s 1st cousin once removed.

Happy Birthday Cousin Adelaide Brune!

Adelaide Brune was born on July 11, 1904 in West Point, Iowa. She was Walt’s second cousin once removed.

Happy Birthday Cousin Elizabeth Wellman Merschbrock!

Elizabeth Wellman was born on Jun 27, 1884 in Aslage, Germany. She is Walt’s 1st cousin twice removed. Her father and Walt’s grandfather were brothers.

Happy Anniversary Martin & Tillie Brockway!

Martin Brockway and Mathilda Link were married on Jun 20, 1939. Tillie is Walt’s 1st cousin once removed.

Happy Birthday Frederick Bentler!

Frederick Henry Bentler was born on Jun 13, 1895. Fred is related to the family through the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Birthday Great Great Grandpa Johann Wellman!

Johann Gerhard Wellman was born on June 6, 1816 in Alsage, Germany. Johann is Walt’s great, great grandfather.

So you want to work on your family tree…..

We’ve been working on our family history for many years now, and had a good start from the information given to us by Walt’s mom and her cousin Leonard Brune. But what if you are starting from scratch? Then start with you!

Happy Birthday Aunt Anna Sporer Wellman!

Anna Sporer was born on May 23, 1913 in Lee County, Iowa. Anna is Walt’s great aunt on the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Birthday Cousin Ralph Link!

Ralph Link was born on May 16, 1937. Ralph is Walt’s 2nd cousin once removed. Ralph’s grandfather Louis is the brother of Walt’s great-grandfather Isadore Link.

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