You could say that there were several moments that lead to my fascination with genealogy. The most notable one, came 2 years before I ever picked up a piece of research, before I ever really had an understanding of what learning about my family’s history would mean for me. My Dad’s first cousin had reached…
Author: beachyerin
Historian Heartbreak
I found a plat book from Antwerp Township, Michigan in 1930. It was one of those moments when the world just seems still and your heart races and you just know that it’s all going to come together…. Only, It didn’t. My Great-Grandparent’s names weren’t listed anywhere on the map, and as many hours, yes…
Harry & His Fish
I watch my husband show our son how to bait his hook and make his first cast into the water. This is when my heart began to ache and all I could think of was my Grandpa.
Grace Louise Gillespie 1904-1926
My Great-Grandpa Gillespie’s youngest sibling, Grace died at the age of 21 from TB. The Newspaper described her as “Very popular among a wide circle of acquaintances for her vivacious, cheerful and friendly disposition.” Her Obituary in the Danville Commercial News for Tues, Feb 16, 1926 reads: Grace Gillespie Called By Death Passes Away At…
Marton Hevezi Sr. & Family
A few years back my family got in touch with a brilliant artist, Endre Hevezi. The theory was that Endre’s father and my Great-Grandfather were brothers, but It took me some time to confirm exactly how we were related. Turns out, Endre’s Grandfather, Andreas and My 2nd great-grandfather, Marton Hevezi Sr. were 1/2 brothers….
Something Old & Something New
My love of genealogy has slowly been increasing over the past couple years. It has been an incredible experience. I have discovered some pretty amazing things about my family and their story; I’ve been able to connect with distant family members and share photos and stories. There are items that I’ve had in my possession…
Betty- On her 91st Birthday.
To me she was Grandma or Grandma “Geppy” because Gillespie was too hard to say, everyone called her Betty, but her given name was Elizabeth Rose Hevezi and she was one of my most favorite people in the whole world. Today would have been her 91st Birthday. I only had 9 short years with my…
Harry & Marilyn- Happy Anniversary
Yesterday would have been my Grandparents 64th Wedding Anniversary. Harry Moehl and Marilyn Emory were married on April 12, 1953. Together, they had 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and so far, 6 great-grandchildren. They taught me a lot, and so much of who I am comes from my Grandparents. I have the BEST memories of spending…
Martin Hevezi- Place of birth
My Great-Grandfather, Martin Hevezi came to the United States from Hungary on April 16, 1906. Although I can’t find any passenger records for him, I was able to pull the date off his naturalization card. According to the record, his port of arrival was New York. – We have a good idea of what he…
Zaddie Alice Branstetter
Zaddie Alice Branstetter was born on May 20, 1883 to Elcanah Branstetter and Marena Montgomery in St. James, Missouri. (Zaddie standing in back) “Perfect in deportment” 1889 Zaddie married Henry Everett Emory on December 3, 1905 and three boys, Albert, Harvey and Charles. Zaddie lived in St. James her whole life and passed away on…
My Story & Theirs 