Amy Johnson Crow “no story too small” suggested that we write a story about an ancestor who probably received coal in the their stocking Looking for naughty ancestors was a fun task. The ancestor who got coal in the stocking was Ernest Bough. He is the son of Julius Bough and Bernice Rowell, both of…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors #50 Naughty Ernest Bough
Author: shelley dewese
With over 40 years in the Virgin Islands, I am a New Yorker with deep roots in the Danish West Indies, researching surnames Bough, Beaudhuy, and Gasper. Uncovering my history has revealed unknown aspects of my ancestry, shaping my present identity. I find joy in sharing stories and connecting with others.
As a transcriptionist researcher, I compiled the digitized St. Croix Population Database, drawing from Danish, American, and Virgin Islands archives. I am a proud member of organizations like the Society of Virgin Islands Historian, Friends of Denmark and Ujima Genealogy Research Group.
My dream of exploring Danish West Indies ancestors became a reality through the St. Croix Population Database and access to collections at the St. Croix Landmarks Society. I recently launched the VI Headline Rewinds podcast, delving into vintage Virgin Islands newspapers.
I appreciate the support of collaborators and followers. For assistance with Danish West Indies genealogy, feel free to reach out via email. its.sheldew@gmail.com
52 Ancestors #47 Sporting – Levi “Yogi” Bough
Amy Johnson Crow “no story too small” suggested that we write about Football or baseball players in the family. Or about an ancestor who was a good sport about things. Week 47 – Sporting Levi “Yogi” Bough – Basketball Player (1922-2008) Bough Broke Color Barrier at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights.” Those words headlined the…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors #47 Sporting – Levi “Yogi” Bough
52 Ancestors #43 Oops George fell!
Amy Johnson Crow “no story too small” suggested that we write about “An ancestor who made an ‘oops,’ or one that you made while researching. Week 43– OOPS! George A. Bough (1806 – 1856) Although, there have been many oops over the years of my genealogical research that required pruning and other measures, I…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors #43 Oops George fell!
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