Jun. 3, 2008 - Geneology and the Civil War
I've begun on a geneological journey. For years I've been curious to know more about my family roots. After my mother and grandmother died last year, I decided that now is as good a time as any to dig in, so to speak. Even though my intentions are to research my mother's side of the family, I keep finding myself distracted with my husband's family. His grandmother was a wonderful historian and has many records on the family she married into, the Ellis'. Well, today I was shopping in Barnes & Noble (actually I only went in to use the restroom but I noticed they had almost everything 40% off so I got distracted!). I picked up this huge illustrated book on the Civil War. I come across the name Davenport Ellis, who owned an auction in Georgia; unfortunately this was a slave auction! So I began to wonder if this Davenport Ellis is an ancestor of my husband's. I began to do a little research, but I haven't made a connection yet. I suppose the name Ellis is pretty common, so there's probably no relation, but I would like to know. I haven't said anything to my husband yet. He's a firefighter and is on shift tonight. I do know that he had distance cousins - brothers - one who fought for the North and the other who fought for the South. This was nothing unusual, of course. I don't know if you've ever heard of the Sequoyah Caverns and Ellis Homestead or not, but that is connected to my husband's family, the Ellis'. That was the home of the brothers I just mentioned. We have huge family reunions there about every three years or so. Anyway, I apologize that this post isn't very organized in thoughts or anything. I just wanted to share what is currently occupying my mind.
Comments
Jun. 4, 2008 - Hey
Posted by indygirl
Thanks for stopping by.. Soo nice to meet you..I really like reading your blog..I grew up in northern Alabama, a little place not even on the map,lol, Powell, between Athens and Florence. its a 1/2 mile south of the Tenn. state line...As to the ants, I don't mind them as long as they don't eat the plants..Congrats on your 1st veggie garden!!!
Have a blessed day!
Cathy
Edited by indygirl on Jun. 4, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Jun. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
That's really interesting. We have done some family history lately and it is amazing what you can find.
Sorry I haven't responded to your post about vinegar and bugs on plants. I think the vinegar might kill your plants. I have been pouring it on some weeds that I want to get rid of and it has killed them.
I think I would use the dishwashing liquid solution instead. Take 1 part dishwashing liquid and 2 parts water and spray on the leaves. Try this and see how it helps.
Pam
