Author Archives: marywalby

About marywalby

My genealogical research began in November 2009 and concentrated on the immediate descendants of Sebastian Walby, my paternal great grandfather. If you enjoy my posts, be sure to leave comments and return to this blog often. For more information, send an email to marywalby@yahoo.com.

Sebastian’s Barn

Posted on November 16, 2010 by marywalby

The only surviving family photo of Sebastian Walby with his wife and 14 children was taken on the farmhouse porch.  Presumably, everyone was gathered in 1904 to commemorate two sons leaving for Saskatchewan, Canada.    The family homestead was 58 ½ … Continue reading →

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Anton Wallpe’s Will 1867

Posted on November 15, 2010 by marywalby

Sebastian Walby’s father died on August 7, 1867 — just four days after dictating his final wishes.  Anton Wallpe’s Last Will and Testament was filed in the Probate Court of Sandusky County, Ohio.  The original documents are kept in the file named “Wills … Continue reading →

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How far back can you go?

Posted on November 12, 2010 by marywalby

Family folklore says a Walby ancestor named di Waldi or di Waldebi was originally from northern Italy. As a member of the Roman army, he travelled across the Alps and settled somewhere in “Germanic Lands.” I have been able to trace … Continue reading →

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Hello world! Meet the Walbys…

Posted on November 11, 2010 by marywalby

My genealogical research began in November 2009 and concentrated on the immediate descendants of Sebastian Walby, my paternal great grandfather. Surfing the Internet, I discovered minutes for family reunions posted by Peter Walby at http://www.walbyfamily.org.  These go as far back … Continue reading →

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