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Richard Grinnell was born in 1717, in Newport County, Rhode Island. When he was old enough, he went to sea, eventually becoming Master of various sailing vessels. He commanded regular merchant ships, Whaling ships, (sadly at least once) Slave ships, and was a Privateer. Read more about him. Posted in Stories 12/26/2025.
Vernon Harold Jeffers was Grandpa Jeffers youngest son. Due to tragic events his life was cut short, the circumstances of which greatly affected Grandma Cele in her early teenage years. Posted in Stories 2/11/25.
William M. Francisco was born on a farm in northern Missouri in 1876. His father died when he was young, he got in trouble with the law, he joined the Army ending up in the Philippines, travelled all over the American west, and ended up becoming a bootlegger during the 'Roaring' 20's. Posted in Stories 3/14/2025.
The Stevenson Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 1/02/2026
Isabella Austin was born in 1633. She came to America, got married, had 9 children, and was accused of practicing witchcraft. Read more about her in Stories, posted on 12/24/2024.
The Tipton Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 1/26/2026
The Hudson Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 1/25/2025
James Andrew Carroll was the Grandfather I think we all would have liked to have had the chance to get to know. Sadly, lung cancer took him before we had the chance. This story was put together from impressions shared with me by Grandma Cele, my Mom and Dad, and Uncle Dick. He was a great guy. Posted in Stories 2/18/25.
Luster Carroll was Grandpa Jim's father, and how his life ended affected the course of Grandpa Jim's life greatly. Luster was a hardworking man, doing his best to support a large family. Posted in Stories on 3/15/2025.
Laureston Alphonso Merriam was born in 1843, in northern New York. Shortly after the Civil War started, his 55 year old father volunteered to go so he wouldn't have too. He became a physician in New York City, then Iowa, eventually settling in Omaha, where he was involved in scandal covered by the local papers. Posted in Stories 12/27/2025
Olive Mae Francisco was born in 1908. Her father abandoned her family, she was placed with foster parents that abandoned her, she married young, then divorced, married again, he died, married again, and died at 45. This was my Dad's Mom. Posted in Stories on 12/24/2024.
New News
Jessica sent a couple pictures of a new addition to their family. Posted in New Photo's 2/02/2026.
John William Hudson Family Pictures are now posted in Old Photo's on 1/02/2026.
Merriam Family Pictures are now posted in Old Photo's on 11/04/2025.
Fort Laramie Cavalry Soldiers Quarters. Same picture taken 70 to 90 years apart, by two different people. Posted in New Photo's on 4/16/2025.
Video of Elijah reading to Grandma Vickie. Matt is Elijah's dad. Posted in Video's on 1/24/2025.
Everyone's nightmare, having someone video them while they are learning to drive. Watch Kathy show off her skills at Northwest Plaza in 1973. Posted in Video's on 1/24/25.
The Souders Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 1/30/2026
Raymond Carmean served briefly during the Civil War and afterwards lived through a tragedy or two. Posted in Stories 2/19/25.
The Carmean Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 3/16/2025
Recollections of Jeff and Mike, Volume 1, my version. Volume 1 covers years from 1967 to 1972. And as stated above, these recollections are my version. Jeff is welcome to affirm or deny what I've written, and he is more welcome to submit his own version of memories he recalls. No matter what I find them humorous. Posted in Stories on 6/22/2025.
Recollections of Jeff and Mike, Volume 2, my version. Volume 2 is mostly home movies Grandma Cele took of Jeff and I at the St. Louis Riverfront in 1972. We had a great time aiming our naval guns at the Arch, and surrounding buildings. Posted in Stories on 10/09/2025.
Milan Dunham Jeffers was born in New York in 1841. Travelled west with his family in the mid-1850's to Wisconsin. Served in two different regiments during the Civil War, homesteaded and raised a family. He lived a good life. Posted in Stories on 12/24/2024.
John Leslie Hudson was my father Robert G. Hudson's dad. His early death also had a great effect on the course of my father's life. Posted in Stories on 3/08/2025.
The Francisco Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 3/06/2025
The Jeffers Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 2/21/2025
The Beauchamp Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 1/02/2026
The Merriam Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 12/29/2025
James Tipton lived a life common to the pioneers heading west. But in his later years he was one of two men who stepped up and most likely prevented a serious Indian insurrection in the state of Washington. All due to a misunderstanding. Posted in Stories on 1/30/2026.
Robert G. Hudson a man I was proud to have as my father. I admire him for the outlook he had on life, and how he overcame big obstacles that have beaten down others. I miss him. This story covers his life up until right before he married my mother. Posted in Stories on 1/24/2025.
The Stovall Family Tree is now posted in Family Trees. 2/02/2026