Category Archives: Tombstones

In honor of Memorial Day…George Brunquist…

Posted on May 25, 2013 by English Lass Comments Off

This is my great uncle, George (sometimes listed as Galbraith) Brunquist (Bronquist/Bronquest) in 1912.  He was born in Galesburg, Illinois in 1875 to Johan Brunquist and Christine “Stina” Olsdotter.  In 1911 he was residing in Arizona, and was a member … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2012 by English Lass Comments Off

Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska I grew up living and breathing all things military.  I have a deep love for all things patriotic.  In this spirit, I want to remind everyone what Memorial Day weekend is for.  It … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Serendipity

Posted on September 17, 2011 by English Lass Comments Off

When I first started to work in earnest on my own history, I had never heard about genealogy serendipity.  I didn’t actually hear the term until many years later.  However, I definitely had a taste of it on my first … Continue reading →

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