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143 Years Ago Today…
On May 11, 1868, Sebastian Walby and Mary Regina Meyer were married at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. While living in Riley Township on his parents’ farm, Sebastian met his wife, Mary Regina Meyer. Also … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Tribute
President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day an official U.S. holiday in 1914. An advertisement in The Washington Post dated May 10, 1914 offers advice for recognizing “the good woman in your life.” A local florist suggested people wear “White Flowers … Continue reading
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Civil War Disability Exemptions
During the late summer of 1862, Sandusky County, Ohio physician James W. Wilson was appointed examining surgeon of Sandusky County’s enrolled militia. Between August 15th and September 22nd, Wilson examined over 1,100 Sandusky County residents for exemption from military duty … Continue reading
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Civil War Service – Sebastian & Joseph Walby
The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 — 150 years ago today. The war lasted from 1861 to 1865 – with the demand for Union soldiers at a peak during 1863. Sebastian Walby was 21 years of age … Continue reading
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Mystery: Where did Michael Walby Go?
By the 1860 U.S. census, almost exactly eight years after arrival, Anton Wallpe owned a sizable tract in Washington Township, Sandusky County. The value of his real estate was recorded as $12,000 – significantly greater than the average homesteader. Living with Anton … Continue reading
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German Xmas Ornaments
Every year, up goes the Christmas tree and out comes the box of ornaments. My son, Michael Walby, has seen the same decorations throughout his 20 years of life – white miniature lights, gold ribbon and glittery pinecones along with … Continue reading
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St Nick’s Day in Bavaria
Sebastian Walby spent the first 11 years of his life on a farm outside the town of Urspringen in Bavaria. His childhood Christmas memories were uniquely German and included celebration of St. Nick’s Day. Like many other children, Sebastian would … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving of 1880s
It’s the 1621 Plymouth Thanksgiving dinner that’s linked to the birth of our modern holiday. But, much of what we consider traditional Thanksgiving fare was unknown at the first Thanksgiving at “Plimoth Rock.” White potatoes and sweet potatoes hadn’t yet … Continue reading
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Olivia Walby: Child Star
Olivia Walby has truly been bitten by the acting bug. She loved every one of her 15 days of filming during the making of the independent film, “Annabelle & Bear”, all at the age of two. It is a heart-wrenching, … Continue reading
Clem Walby’s Traffic Accident
In June 2010, Mary Walby and Terry Dudley were connected by http://www.ancestry.com . Both had been independently working on family genealogy — only to find each other were distant cousins through the Niesets. Terry related the following story about Clemens … Continue reading
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