Monthly Archives: March 2013

Fearless Females: Tragic or Unexpected Death – Gwendolyn Kiley

March is National Woman’s History month. I gained inspiration for this post from Lisa Alzo, of The Accidental Genealogist as well as from Among My Branches.  Thank you, both! From her March 11th post: Did you have any female ancestors who died … Continue reading

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A Ghost Town Remembered

In my last blog post, I discussed Cardiff, Illinois, and the mining accidents of March 1903. Here is some additional information regarding the town that flourished from 1899-1912: There is a memorial site set up where the town was once … Continue reading

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