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Remembering Emil

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

After a post focusing on Grandmother Gina, we turn our attention to our grandfather, Emil Borreson, born September 17, 1872. Again I begin with a listing of information about him from his daughter Clara’s 1980 family history. Here’s a partial … Continue reading →

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Pioneer Photo – 125 Years Ago

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

In our family history Homestead, Clara Borreson Cook labels one old photograph “Pioneer Photo 1886-1887.” I love this “oldie” so I had to get it into this blog early on. Somehow I’m fortunate enough to have an actual black-and-white reprint, so … Continue reading →

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