One of the many genealogy blogs/websites I follow is Amy Johnson Crow. She is a genealogist who came up with the idea of writing about 52 ancestors in 52 weeks. I haven’t done it in the past but thought I’d give it a go this year. So, in addition to my Sunday blog post, I’ll be adding one during the week (hopefully) that follows that week’s theme. This week’s theme is “I’d like to meet…”
I’d like to meet my grandmother, Lillian Rebecca Bothwell Stabley. This is her on her wedding day, March 17, 1928, marrying my grandfather, Bernard Stabley.
This particular day was extra special because it was the 25th anniversary of Bernard’s parents, Eli Bernard Stabley and Ida Jane Dettinger. It was written up in all the local papers.
“Mother Lillian,” my dad’s mother, passed away in 1950 when she was just 41 years old. She had a heart condition that today could be easily treated. My dad was only 16 years old at the time. He said his mom had the best sense of humor and he remembered his childhood as a happy time.
As I write this I’m getting a bit emotional…not sure why. I know I would have loved her as did everyone who met her. I had such a wonderful relationship with my maternal grandmother that I feel sad I didn’t get that chance with my dad’s mom. Her death changed his life forever.
Genealogy tip: This photo was found behind another one in a frame. Look everywhere for those hidden gems.
Do you have an ancestor you didn’t get to meet? If you need help uncovering your lineage, I’d love to help.
