by Andrya L | Nov 13, 2007 | Home and Family
A couple of years ago, I was sitting in a store and a woman walked by with her pre-teen boy. The boy obviously loved his mother and was staying close to her. They were talking about getting something for Dad. The woman didn’t seem particularly attractive to me. I...
by Summer O | Nov 13, 2007 | Home and Family
On today’s date, November 12 in the year 1954 Ellis Island closed it’s doors after 62 years of operation. In that period of time, over 12 million immigrants had been processed. Today, It is important to note that not all immigrants who sailed into New York...
by Candace | Nov 9, 2007 | Home and Family
You know, looking at the focus on the family in the LDS Church can seem difficult to those who are single. I didn’t marry until I was almost 32 years old, and it’s only been 12 years. So I was single a lot longer than I’ve been married. As I grew...
by Summer O | Nov 9, 2007 | Home and Family
In a previous post we discussed the United States Census 1790-1840. Today we’ll be taking a look at the 1850-1930 censuses and what they can tell you. 1) 1850 Census – Though remember this doesn’t necessarily mean they were all related. But from 1850 onward, it...
by Moira T | Nov 9, 2007 | Home and Family
On September 23, 1995, President Gordon B. Hinckley presented what has become the Church’s definitive statement on the family. This inspired proclamation is titled “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Families are important to the Church of...
by Laurie W | Nov 9, 2007 | Home and Family
Within the borders of Indiana, where my sister-in-law Melanie grew up, there lies a wooded area right next to her parents’ home, owned by a railroad company. Nestled in the middle of the wood is a large field (she thinks it’s wild corn). If she were to start walking...
