Wonderful story. I love that the Ohio River was an important piece in your and your ancestor's lives. Living all of my life near the Ohio I have fond memories of that line between two states. Reminds me that I need to tell my story about it. Again, great story.
Thank you. Initially, we were planning to marry in Germany last December, until we discovered how much paperwork and red tape was involved. Then I recalled my great grandmother's story...and the rest is history.
This is so beautifully written @Christopher Padgett. It captured me from the start. I felt like I was on a journey with anyone who had ever crossed the river with a secret ... And the photos made it extra special!
Wonderful story. I love that the Ohio River was an important piece in your and your ancestor's lives. Living all of my life near the Ohio I have fond memories of that line between two states. Reminds me that I need to tell my story about it. Again, great story.
Thank you. Initially, we were planning to marry in Germany last December, until we discovered how much paperwork and red tape was involved. Then I recalled my great grandmother's story...and the rest is history.
This is so beautifully written @Christopher Padgett. It captured me from the start. I felt like I was on a journey with anyone who had ever crossed the river with a secret ... And the photos made it extra special!
Thank you, @Jane Chapman. It’s one of those stories I knew must be recorded in a way to persist beyond the small number of family members who knew it.