Thursday, January 02, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - January 2nd

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.



Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - January 2nd - Tuesday

Washed today, dried in basement and on rack upstairs.
Rev. & Mrs. Ballmer here in evening.

1969 - January 2nd - Thursday

Cleaned up part of the house.  Not quite so cold today.

1970 - January 2nd - Friday

Cleaned up part of house.  Snowing part of time.  Plow went thru twice.  Mail came today.

1971 - January 2nd - Saturday

Baked pies & did usual work.  Attended Debbie Ballmers wedding at 6:30 p.m.  Been a nice winter day.
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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Wednesday, January 01, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - January 1st

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber.  The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.


Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley). "Journal." MS. Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Muncie, Indiana, 2020.

1968 - January 1 - Monday

10 degrees below zero this morning.  Didn't do much today.  Watched Orange & Rose Bowl parades today.

1969 - January 1 - Wednesday

New Years day. 4 degrees below zero this morn.  Cold and some wind not much snow but icy.

1970 - January 1 - Thursday

Another New Years day.  And plenty of snow.  Been watching the parades on T.V.

1971 - January 1 - Friday

Nice winter day : Watched some of the parades.  Clarence attended Anna Yeagers funeral this P.M [Anna Yeager 1876-1970 buried at Salamonia Cemetery, likely daughter of Henry Yeager & Mary Ellen Stuber].  We had roast chicken, dressing, mashed & sweet potatoes, celery, pickles, fruit salad & cookies for dinner.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber.  Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  They had no surviving children. 

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

No Genealogical Resolutions

There will be no genealogical resolutions made for this blog for the year 2020 for a number of reasons. Namely, I'm terrible about keeping up with the blog, as evidenced by the lack of recent posting activity.  Making a resolution and then failing to keep it would just end up adding more unnecessary guilt to my pile.  Believe me, there is enough baggage in life with adding to the stress of trying to hit a genealogical goal.

There are so many blogging themes, such as '52 Ancestors' that I've started and stopped over the years that I've just decided no longer to beat myself up over failure to complete.

I do have a number of post ideas rattling around in my head that I need to take the time to make a start on.  There have been some progress in the past few months on my research - namely the DNA front, which should be told.  Christmas brought me a new, easier-to-use scanner that is allowing me to convert a lot of paper to digital as well.

Additionally, I do hope to 'jump start' my research by taking a hard look at some of the data I've accumulated and making sure that I'm prepared to pass it on to the next generations.  I'm at the mid-point in my life, and if there is no successor on the horizon, I want to be sure the research is readily available.

Here's to wishing you all Peace and Prosperity in the New Year....