1949: Me & Grandpa Bruce Dorland (1892-1962). LOVE to hear from him on Naval duty 1909-1924. 1)trained as ship's cook, Yerba Buena Island San Francisco 2)cruised Mexico coast 3)Samoa 1912-1915, 4)Chief Commisary Steward, US Naval Station, Philippines 1920-1923
@ehaswell So where did you end up Liz? We are vey happy being retired and living near our two kids here in Tempe, AZ. Genealogy and family history are my main interests these days. You are welcome to visit any time!
House my great grandparents Sam Rist (b.1858) & Mary Friedly (b.1870) built in 1890 near Humboldt, Nebraska. Both were born nearby as children of 1st gen Swiss immigrants (1850s). My mom was born upstairs (1928). I slept here many a night in childhood (1950s)!