No doubt I had looked at the 1870 census many times before, and saw that my ancestor Esram Bough’s occupation/trade was listed as a Cigar Maker, but this time was different. I noticed that most of the ancestors of the family (George A. Bough) sons’ occupations were: Clerks, Shoemakers, and Taylors throughout the 1800’s. I…… Continue reading Workday Wednesday-The Cigar Maker
Month: December 2012
Blog Caroling 2012 Jingle Bells
I came across footnote Maven, Blog Caroling. This is a wonderful website where bloggers share their favorite Christmas songs. My choice: Jingle Bells. Enjoy the Crucian Style of Jingle Bells by Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Nights of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1bw_iq395w&feature=player_detailpage#