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Flanary/Flannery/Flanery
By: Vern | 08-07-2008
Does anyone have any information on an Earl Flanary (living) from Texas. He was married to a Billy Jean Roberts DOB  25 Mar 1929 Sonora, Sutton Co., TX now living in CO.?I would appreciate any and all information.Thanks Vern

The history of lobdell, louisiana
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Do you have any historical info on lobdell, louisiana?

Pot Cheese Hollow
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Why was Spring Valley once called Pot Cheese Hollow?

I'm looking for information regarding Robert ...
By: stansellgroup | 07-07-2008
I'm looking for information regarding Robert Lancaster, of Alabama National Guard Militia, tried for murder in the 1920s.  Of particular interest is his prior military service, living descendents, any court transcripts.

How do you get to the trail that goes to the Sheep ...
By: Maralyn Hulkovich | 07-07-2008
How do you get to the trail that goes to the Sheep Eater Indian Cliffs around Island Park, Idaho? Are horses allowed on the trail to get to the sheep eater Indian cliffs? 

CSS Alabama Reunion Souvenirs
By: Ted | 06-07-2008
Are you aware of any souvenirs given out at reunions to survivors of the CSS Alabama?  I recently acquired two miniature Sextents named to the Surgeon and a Confederate Marine officer on the CSS Alabama. The sextents are similar to salesmen's samples ad are functional.  Excellent craftmanship. Appear to date from the late 1800's.  Any ideas?  tstgg@aol.com

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