Pioneers of My People
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "The Grandpa I Never Met"Vignettes of my ancestors who made me who I am.
15 total reviews
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Wonderful story! Rich narration brims with life. Quite a cast of characters. I am unable to commit to following fans' new books, but I wanted to stop by and read a bit of yours. I picked this chapter because it was one short of a blue ribbon. Glad I did!
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Wonderful story! Rich narration brims with life. Quite a cast of characters. I am unable to commit to following fans' new books, but I wanted to stop by and read a bit of yours. I picked this chapter because it was one short of a blue ribbon. Glad I did!
Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Thank you Elizabeth, I really appreciate this. If you got me a blue ribbon on this I'm even more thankful. It is good to see you. I hope you'll come back one day.
Beth
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You got the ribbon!
Comment from Sankey
This was a most interesting read. It must be wonderful to have such a command of your family history. Thanks for sharing and there isn't a spag anywhere.
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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This was a most interesting read. It must be wonderful to have such a command of your family history. Thanks for sharing and there isn't a spag anywhere.
Comment Written 25-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you so much for reviewing this. I just find family history interesting. Since I been on Ancestry and had my DNA done it is easy to find what others have discovered. I really appreciate the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Wow! My mother came from a family of nine girls and I thought that was something. I understand the cabin-boy bit. My father was also on his uncle's ship traveling back and forth to Ireland at the age of fifteen.
Nicely done, Beth.
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Wow! My mother came from a family of nine girls and I thought that was something. I understand the cabin-boy bit. My father was also on his uncle's ship traveling back and forth to Ireland at the age of fifteen.
Nicely done, Beth.
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 25-May-2022
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Thank you so much for reviewing this. You mother's family had no boys? I'll her dad was disappointed. My men seem to want boys in the family. They are nervous being surrounded by too many women. LOL I really you giving me another of you six stars. I didn't it.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Again, thank you for sharing this story with us. I really enjoyed reading. I know I've said this before, but your family will appreciate you doing this for them.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Again, thank you for sharing this story with us. I really enjoyed reading. I know I've said this before, but your family will appreciate you doing this for them.
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thank you again. I hope my kids and grandchildren will appreciate. It is fun but time consuming.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, what a hardy family line! It really makes us wonder how they survived. I liked how you mentioned that Grandma Annie felt sex was only her marital duty. I wonder how different life would have been if any of them knew about even the rhythm method of birth control. I'm glad you are sharing about these strong women (even though it's about your grandfather, I still am thinking about his two wives.) I think of all the controversy about Roe vs Wade today and wonder what they would have thought. Thanks for sharing. Good history on a personal level!
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Wow, what a hardy family line! It really makes us wonder how they survived. I liked how you mentioned that Grandma Annie felt sex was only her marital duty. I wonder how different life would have been if any of them knew about even the rhythm method of birth control. I'm glad you are sharing about these strong women (even though it's about your grandfather, I still am thinking about his two wives.) I think of all the controversy about Roe vs Wade today and wonder what they would have thought. Thanks for sharing. Good history on a personal level!
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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I don't think they would want Roe vs. Wade struck down. They would think abortion was a life saver. They tried their own methods which meant poisonous drugs and coat hangers and a lot of them died from desperately trying not to have another child. Thanks for a great review. I think fear of pregnancy kept all of them from daring to enjoy sex.
Comment from zanya
It is so interesting to read personal histories and family stories dating bact to other times and places -what full and enriching lives these generation lived often in difficult circumstances.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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It is so interesting to read personal histories and family stories dating bact to other times and places -what full and enriching lives these generation lived often in difficult circumstances.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you Zanya. I am pleased that you like it. I was wondering if people would find it uninteresting because some of it is personal to my family.
Beth
Comment from damommy
That was quite a houseful. Being an only child, large families have always fascinated me. Those poor women to had to take care of everyone. Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man. You have a very interesting family history.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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That was quite a houseful. Being an only child, large families have always fascinated me. Those poor women to had to take care of everyone. Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man. You have a very interesting family history.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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I know what you mean. I'm an only child too, but I sure come from families that were filled with kids. I would have given anything for a sister or brother. At least I thought I would. Who knows. I didn't get the change to find out. Thanks for a great review.
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Watching siblings over my lifetime, I'm glad I didn't have any. I don't remember ever wishing I did, either. My sons were very close and got along extremely well all their lives. That's because I taught them that. I didn't know siblings sometimes fought.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Beth, it really brings home how hard and demanding life was back then. It's so interesting to learn about your ancestors, and what happened to them. I'm looking forward to reading on. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Hi Beth, it really brings home how hard and demanding life was back then. It's so interesting to learn about your ancestors, and what happened to them. I'm looking forward to reading on. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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I can't believe how many children there were in all these families. I hope the Supreme Court doesn't decide to throw out birth control while they getting rid of abortion. Lol
Comment from Ric Myworld
You've put a lot of hard work into researching and finding out all this information. Until a couple weeks ago, I was never curious enough to even care about those before me, but now I can hardly wait to learn more. LOL. Of course, you are one of the few I've shared my good fortune of a daughter finding me that, I was never sure existed. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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You've put a lot of hard work into researching and finding out all this information. Until a couple weeks ago, I was never curious enough to even care about those before me, but now I can hardly wait to learn more. LOL. Of course, you are one of the few I've shared my good fortune of a daughter finding me that, I was never sure existed. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you Ric, I appreciate you continuing to read my stories. I'm excited about your new family members. I hope you'll keep me updated on how that goes. Are you other children anxious to meet a new sister?
Beth
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
You could not see your maternal grandpa, he died before you born; you keep telling about your pioneer people including your grandma and her contribution in making the family; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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You could not see your maternal grandpa, he died before you born; you keep telling about your pioneer people including your grandma and her contribution in making the family; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for another excellent review. I enjoy hearing from you.
Beth