Debbie Mieszala, CG®
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Tag Archives: Law
“Pikers,” “Dead Heads,” and a Second as the First: Introducing the Historic Law Collection of Hawaii
As a second child, James Cairn McBride’s parents might not have expected him to grow into a man of firsts.[1] Under his alter-ego, J. C. “Bud” Mars, James threw Hawaii’s first flight-related tantrum.[2]
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Tagged Early Aviation, Hawaii, Hawaii Law, Law, Mars, McBride
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“He lays his trouble to a cigar,”: Introducing Historic California Law
Captain Thomas D. McBride was first believed dead in 1883.[1] Final reports of his demise, 17 years later, were accurate.[2]
Posted in Family Research, Law, Newspapers
Tagged California Law, Law, McBride
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Small Bits: Introducing Historic Arizona Law
William Crittenden moved with wife Ella and son Ray to Arizona Territory from Illinois in 1907.[1] William was dead in two years,[2] but Ella saw statehood.[3]
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Tagged Arizona Law, Crittenden, Law
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One Dead Horse Thief: Introducing Historic Arkansas Law
William Sawyers’ widow said he was a horse thief who died in an Arkansas prison in August 1874.
Introducing Historic Funeral and Cemetery Law Resources
Genealogists want to know more. Names, dates, and places are not enough. Being curious creatures, we realize that we must know the records to fully understand the facts they provide. We need to learn how the sausage is made.
Introducing Historic New York City Ordinances, Codes, Resolutions, and Extras!
Mary Jane Anderson did not die twice. Tell that to the doctor who completed two New York City death certificates for her in 1881. The story of her death (or deaths) is for another day. The records prompted a research … Continue reading
Introducing Historic Maryland Law
My earliest ancestors to Maryland arrived in 17331 from what is now Germany. They were named Troud (aka Trout) and Loy (aka Ley or Lye). The lands they settled bore fanciful names like Taskers Chance, Lambson, and Arnold’s Delight.2 In … Continue reading
