The following article was taken from a magazine published in 1882 entitled The Literary World (Vol. 28). It is basically a book review on a newly published (at the time!) tome on the genealogy of the Greenleaf family. In reading the article you will discover what this particular genealogy is of interest to the literary [...]
Archive for November, 2009
The Greenleaf Genealogy
November 28, 2009Ancestors at the First Thanksgiving
November 25, 2009In early autumn of 1621, the 53 surviving Pilgrims celebrated their successful harvest, as was the English custom. During this time, “many of the Indians coming… amongst the rest their great king Massasoit, with some ninety men.”
Wouldn’t it have been wonderful to have been present at the first Thanksgiving?
My husband and son’s ancestor, Governor [...]
Honoring the Past
November 13, 2009“You can inspire others by sharing the historical context of your life and your values, experiences, accumulated life wisdom, and insights. Stories also mend the rifts between generations or individuals, because when you honor what was good, you find how to forgive what was bad and reconcile your past.” ~ Marlee Ledai, Living Spaces
