FAMILY STORIES

Was it Hattie or Harriet?

Learning about my great grandmother Hattie Peterson Johnston has reinforced my commitment to share these stories.

Janis Richardson

Mar 17, 2020

Berdie and Lee Johnston, my paternal grandparents, had a house that matched their personalities as highly social people.

Janis Richardson

Feb 22, 2020

William E. Repschleger, my maternal grandfather, was a self-made man and a strong-willed German gentleman. But to me, he was my Paw.

Janis Richardson

Feb 12, 2020

Granny kept a diary in the months before her marriage to my grandfather. It was passed down to me by my mother. What a treasure.

Janis Richardson

Feb 5, 2020

Emily Meyer Repschaeger is my great grandmother. This is a story of what I learned about her through stories, research and mementos.

Janis Richardson

Feb 1, 2020