John's daughter Hattie (holding the dog), his son Richard, his wife Anna Prehn Blankshine, and sons Fred (on the left) and Carl (on the right). Taken around 1916-1917 probably in Medina, Ohio.
Pets are loved members of the household just like family. There's a reason our pets are often called our 'best friends'.
Remembering the companions of our ancestors and those that comforted us in the past. Dog person? Cat person? That's usually the debate when it comes to pets. As of 2022, 70% of U.S. households have pe...
Born and grew up in the Beverly-Waterford ohio area, now living in Jackson County WV. Have been researching my paternal grandmother's family for the past several months.