Tuesday Tidbits

Elizabeth Margaret Patton was born to Robert and Rebecca Patton in Swannanoa, North Carolina on May 22, 1788. She was one of the youngest of eight children. Her father was a gentleman farmer with “thousands” of acres of farmland and Eliz…

Nestled in the quiet town of Ashmore, Illinois lies the St. Omer Cemetery, a serene resting place marked by the passage of time and the whispers of folklore. Among its weathered gravestones and fading epitaphs, one particular monument stands out&mda…

Cemeteries hold a plethora of stories, some stories whispered in hushed tones, others etched into weathered gravestones. Yet, among the countless tales that echo through these solemn grounds, few captivate the imagination quite like the legend of Au…

In the heart of Mystic, Connecticut, lies the tiny Whitehall Cemetery, a place steeped in history since its establishment in 1644. Among its solemn grounds rests Dr. Dudley Woodbridge, a man whose life story weaves through the fabric of time. Desce…

(This "Tidbit" is meant to explain some of the significance of Mary in the Catholic belief, but it is by no means a complete understanding of her importance to the Catholic faith.) If you have ever visited a Catholic cemetery or even a Catholic gra…

In honor of Valentine's Day this week, we take a quick look at love and lust that helped to shape many western states in the 18 and early 1900s. In the untamed days of the Wild West, brothels played a significant role in the settlement of frontier t…

"The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn." - The Holly and The Ivy, a traditional Christmas carol Christmas Day is fast approaching and the vibrant hues of holly, ivy, and eve…

"The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn." - The Holly and The Ivy, a traditional Christmas carol Christmas Day is fast approaching and the vibrant hues of holly, ivy, and eve…

Sometimes a very simple gravestone will catch your eye and set you wondering about the person whom it memorializes. In this instance, we have a small rounded marble stone with tassels carved on either side and the three chain links at the top with t…

George Wasinger was born on April 3, 1895, in Kansas, to Jas and Lizzie Wasinger, Catholic Russian immigrants seeking a new life in the American landscape. As a teenager, George and his family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, where he found employment …