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"Case of the Missing Opera Singer" by Robert Schmidt
Robert Schmidt presented his
research on following the path of his father’s side ancestor’s life. Curiosity
drove him to explore the ancestor’s opera singer first wife and what became of
her. The question remains whether there was an annulment or divorce
between Mary E. Quigley, the opera singer and Robert’s ancestor. Robert’s
journey followed both people through exploring census records, marriage
records, directories, travel to small town Lake Spirit, Idaho where his
ancestor bought and sold a hospital (now an apartment building) and many more
twist and turns including google. Mary apparently never remarried and followed
her career but did have a partner/friend being named as “love of his life” in
the obit of her friend Daniel. Robert found her grave where her parents were
also buried. She apparently stayed in Philadelphia while his ancestor
moved on to and interesting life as a physician. Robert’s story led to how other
mysteries were being solved.
"Look to the Neighbors for Clues" by Mickey Lasco
Mickey Lasco shared and unexpected break in
a mystery that had persisted for 25 years. This was solved by looking at
neighbors who after parents had died took a child in to raise and he changed
his name to that of his new family. Moral to the story - always look at
the neighbors - they may be relatives or very good friends who may know
something.
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Aloha Donna! I recently joined and enjoyed everyone's presentation. But can you list the officers from last month's election. Mahalo, Ellen
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