The American melting pot is made up of many nationalities ... blended at times into a homogeneous race of people. I can claim my Irish heritage and look at pictures on line of my grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins from the Emerald Isle. However, my tapestry is woven from all European stock from many countries. The traits of each forefather are evident in my likes, dislikes, mannerisms, skin color, hair color (gray that it be), eye color, and religion. Another thread has been found. This time from Denmark. Great Grandfather Charles Calundan was born in 1864 and was a master craftsman in woodworking. He built grand carved staircases and ornate wood carvings on buildings.. He married my grandmother, Laura in Nebraska. I have been to this area years ago and saw some of the buildings he worked on. His house was still standing at the time. Pieces are coming together; just tonight I spoke with my bio dad and he said a cousin of his is looking for information on this same grandfather. A jigsaw puzzle is about to be pieced together. Stay tuned.
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How interesting...
Irish, Danish, American, and more!
Looking forward to more of what you will discover and share about this.
P.S. I noticed the Danish proverb and earliest Danish flag on your sidebar.
Cool!
I'm sure you are excited!
Dear Mrs. Mac,
Finally a new blog, and such an interesting one. I did notice when you mentioned your grandmother, Laura, I think you meant great grandmother - is that correct? I'm excited to be seeing you soon and perhaps we can unscramble more of the puzzle.
Your Little Old Mother, Tiffy
Yes, mom, that's g-grandmother Laura.
Hey, when you come for your visit, let's dig through some family pics ... we may have one of the Calundans.
Hugs ...
Those old family ties are fascinating...We had a relative go through our history a few years ago and the info was so amazing and fun to learn. Our history goes back quite a ways too.
I am so excited for you! I know how excited I get when I find a new thread to follow. Looking forward to learning more about this wonderfully gifted craaftsman who was your great-grandfather!
Many hugs..........
Diane
How exciting Mrs. Mac...love the Danish Proverb!!!
oh mrs. mac...this is going to be just wonderful to follow this story.
i am really looking forward to it!!
love terry
This is exciting stuff! As a Genealogy fanatic I LOVE it when pieces starting fitting together! I have researched a branch before and came up with a dead end and then, 6 months later, someone else has contributed what they know! If I had more free time, I would be SO much further along in my book!
Connie
I love a good Danish with coffee!
If you find out you're also Hungarian, let me know and we'll assign you a dish to bring for the annual Hunky Fest.
Love genealogy, my Dad did his and left my brother and I both a big binder he put together of family history, I cherish it.
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