A newspaper mention of Mamie Kaldenback led to a trail of family connections spanning Washington D.C., Harpers Ferry, and Missouri. Through census records, city directories, and church documents, the lives of Mamie, her parents Charles and Ella, and their extended kin emerge, revealing patterns of migration, labor, and kinship.
Kin to Kaldenback: Finding Mary Walsh Dunn
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2 responses to “Kin to Kaldenback: Finding Mary Walsh Dunn”
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I love how just a mere mention like that can actually be a huge clue!
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Absolutely! Always in the least expected places!
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