The Genealogy Search

  This photo is of a pontoon bridge used during WWI.  My mother stated that her father told her that the pontoon bridge was used temporarily to cross rivers during the war.  Her father stated that he obtained the picture during the war, she could not remember whether he said he helped put the bridge together or not.

I recently had to break into the treasure chest (The Bank) to pay for the archival framing of my Grandfather's souvenir sweetheart pillow from WWI purchased in France.  I previously posted a picture of this treasure on 4 March 20 10.  I paid extra to have additional stitching put in to support the lace, extra for the museum quality glass.  In two weeks I will have my treasure returned to me safety mounted to preserve it from additional harm.  My mother kept it folded in quarters in a cedar chest.  I am looking forward to having this treasure displayed on the wall rather than hidden away.   I have found that family treasures that I display in my home generate stories and information sharing.   This happens not only with family members but guests in my home.   I have learned about other grandfathers’ war experiences, the lives of my family members, and traditions within and outside the family. The clerk at the framing shop also shared her stori...

Grandfather William A. Skibbe, World War I soldier.  I am blessed to be the keeper of his pay record book and sleeve, dog tags, and sewing kit.