Lydia Sauer
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Lydia Sauer

Lydia Sauer wife of Rudolph Welke standing in front of their house. Lydia Sauer was born 26 February 1910 in Canada. Her parents were David and Rosa Sauer.

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Lydia Halstead’s Deposition
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Lydia Halstead’s Deposition

The following is the deposition of Lydia Halstead Barrett in the George Barrett case. Lydia’s testimony was taken October 8, 1881, in Smith Centre, Kansas.

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George Barrett Arrested
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George Barrett Arrested

George Barrett was arrested on the charge of adultery committed with his stepdaughter Lydia Melvina Halstead.

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Daniel Boone Killed a Bear
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Daniel Boone Killed a Bear

The legendary American frontiersman Daniel Boone had an interesting habit of marking a tree wherever he killed a bear. He would carve with a hunting knife his name and date in a nearby tree. They are called the “Boone Bear Trees.”

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Moreland Advertisements
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Moreland Advertisements

A sampling of newspaper advertisements for Moreland Trucks ranging between the years of 1915 and 1930.

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Moreland Trucks
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Moreland Trucks

Los Angeles Times ,1975, “A Brief, Bright History Moreland Trucks: Made in Burbank”

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1918 Moreland Truck
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1918 Moreland Truck

The Moreland Motor Truck Company manufactured a general line of trucks, which could be found up and down the Pacific Coast, from South America to Canada, while many trucks were exported to Australia.

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Welcome
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Welcome

Welcome to the new Genealogist Journal! It feels good to be back after a long hiatus.

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