Category Archives: Family Stories
Bad news – Mom said we’re not related
I loved school and always scored excellent grades in History classes. I didn’t care if it was American or World History, I loved anything to do with famous people and events from the past. During my studies I always had … Continue reading →
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Tagged according to hoyle, American History, American Revolution, Civil War, Edmond Hoyle, English history, George Washington, Robert E Lee
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Watching an old movie with Mom
One of the joys of growing up was staying home from school and watching afternoon TV with Mom. For me this was the case no matter the reason I was out of school or for how long. I must admit … Continue reading →
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Tagged 1950s, according to mrs. hoyle, afternoon TV, Liberace, old movies, Spring Byington
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Grandmother hands down a keepsake
When I was about ten years old, my grandmother, Hersa Mae [Dodson] Hoyle, decided to go through some of her old photos and keepsakes. As she showed me her collection of old sepia toned photographs, she came across a rather … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dodson, Genealogy, German Peter Hoyle, old documents
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