Jacob Wiley Redemer was the first born child of Jacob Casper Redemer and Lula Mae Meador. For most of his life he referred to himself as either “Wiley Redemer” or “J. Wiley Redemer.” He was born 24 Oct 1900 in Beaver, Oklahoma Territory. 11 months later, the family added Martha (1901) and then 8 moreContinue reading “Jacob Wiley Redemer”
Author Archives: Ancestor Sleuth
He’s a FRAUD!
Joseph Nelson DePartee was born 1868 to Mormons who crossed the plains with pushcarts in 1847, following the Mormon Trail to Utah. While still a very young boy, the family loaded up the wagon and moved to Idaho Territory. Idaho Territory was established on March 3, 1863, by an Act of Congress and signed intoContinue reading “He’s a FRAUD!”
Green River, Wyoming
When World War II ended in 1945, the military geared down, releasing millions of soldiers and sailors back into the labor market. Civilians who worked for the military were laid off, including Ken Pratt. The rationing of sugar, coffee, gas and shoes, came to an end, but jobs were few and far between. Ken gotContinue reading “Green River, Wyoming”
….and now for the rest of the story….
Vina Smith, mother of Barbara, Jeanne and Sue, had a tough, early life. Understanding her early life helps to understand her later decisions. She was the youngest of 7 children, of which, 5 survived. A set of twins, Joseph and Jeremiah, were born and died 22 Feb 1920. Vina was born in 1922. All butContinue reading “….and now for the rest of the story….”
Barbara’s early childhood
Seven months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. declared war on Japan, Barbara’s mother married Ken Pratt. As an electrician, Ken’s skills were in high demand to support the war effort. Housing was hard to find for the influx of workers at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah. Small, un-airconditioned trailers wereContinue reading “Barbara’s early childhood”
Joseph Calvin DePartee (1845 – 1915)
Camila and Caleb Hale…… Fifth Great Grandfather (GR GR GR GR GR Grandfather) Neeva and Isabella……….. Fourth Great Grandfather (GR GR GR GR Grandfather) Donna, David, Julie, Jay…. Third Great Grandfather (GR GR GR Grandfather) Donna, David, Julie, Jay…. Third Great Grandfather (GR GR GR Grandfather) Barbara, Jeanne, Sue…….. Second Great Grandfather (GR GR Grandfather)Continue reading “Joseph Calvin DePartee (1845 – 1915)”
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