Mightier Acorns

Journeys through Genealogy and Family History

A parody of a family coat of arms designed with acorns as elements, with the motto "ex gladnis potentioribus" Latin for "from Mighty Acorns"
From Mighty Acorns

Category: American Civil War

Posts about ancestors who fought in the Civil War

  • posted Friday, December 5, 2014 Re-posting Note: this post covers the family of my paternal grandmother’s maternal grandfather, Albert C. Huff (1854 – 1936). I think I tested all of the links to make sure they worked, but let me know if you find one that doesn’t. Sample-More Meats – a Businesswoman’s Story Note: I’m…

  • originally posted on Friday, February 13, 2015 Normally, I would give you a brief overview on Wednesday followed by a story or essay on Friday – but this post sort of fits both descriptions, so I’ll think of something else to share on Friday. This 2015 post buries the lede, but it is about the…

  • A Quick Overview of my work under this surname This is my wife’s paternal line – which reminds me: SIDE NOTE: If you’re a genealogist/family historian, I hope you’re not using “mother’s maiden name” in your security questions for any of your sensitive online accounts. Because it is distressingly easy to learn that information, even…