tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post3931264401799292208..comments2024-02-26T00:38:41.733-05:00Comments on Jollett Etc.: A to Z April Challenge: M is for McCauleyWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-427159984259243992014-04-16T09:40:51.251-04:002014-04-16T09:40:51.251-04:00It is an unusual name. It reached its peak of pop...It is an unusual name. It reached its peak of popularity about the time she was born, but even then it was low on the totem pole.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-1721851542024846332014-04-16T09:39:44.327-04:002014-04-16T09:39:44.327-04:00In her younger years, she did indeed look serene a...In her younger years, she did indeed look serene and calm. Thanks for the visit.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-36893894256955780812014-04-16T09:38:46.036-04:002014-04-16T09:38:46.036-04:00It's understandable -- you have your hands ful...It's understandable -- you have your hands full taking care of that husband! ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the visit ~Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-19281093796378209652014-04-16T09:37:57.991-04:002014-04-16T09:37:57.991-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-40736685309446039512014-04-16T00:35:40.838-04:002014-04-16T00:35:40.838-04:00Vallye is such an interesting and unusual name. Gr...Vallye is such an interesting and unusual name. Great job researching her life!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-16273875390909747462014-04-15T23:52:50.912-04:002014-04-15T23:52:50.912-04:00She looks calm and serene in her photographs, real...She looks calm and serene in her photographs, really beautiful and kind! :)Shesha Chaturvedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602714942699492851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-5248449643984634072014-04-15T20:26:52.543-04:002014-04-15T20:26:52.543-04:00I tired to start my genealogy research but it was ...I tired to start my genealogy research but it was more work than I wanted to do at the time.<br /><br />Kimberly <br />I'm writing "Things My Husband Has Broken" A to Z at http://AMomsPointOfView.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17606740996995284648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-53129077194574636372014-04-15T20:09:12.905-04:002014-04-15T20:09:12.905-04:00Another great tale!
Another great tale!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-16718252456670755382014-04-15T17:45:55.653-04:002014-04-15T17:45:55.653-04:00I rather doubt there were any children since she w...I rather doubt there were any children since she was about 40 when she married. <br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-9340136053335592192014-04-15T17:44:45.390-04:002014-04-15T17:44:45.390-04:008 is fantastic! I can't seem to get past 6. T...8 is fantastic! I can't seem to get past 6. Thanks for the visit.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-38696789849600545322014-04-15T17:44:10.122-04:002014-04-15T17:44:10.122-04:00Oh my -- what a surprise and how flattering. Than...Oh my -- what a surprise and how flattering. Thank-you! <br /><br />I like reading other people's histories too.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-39169389431014324972014-04-15T17:43:28.490-04:002014-04-15T17:43:28.490-04:00I love that picture of her sitting in a window. I...I love that picture of her sitting in a window. I can see her sitting on a desk in a classroom, posing open-ended questions for class discussion. So teacher-y. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-3960265500873718052014-04-15T17:42:36.012-04:002014-04-15T17:42:36.012-04:00Yeah, I thought about Mrs. Trent too -- I wonder h...Yeah, I thought about Mrs. Trent too -- I wonder how popular that name was. Maybe I'll Google and find out.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-18157907125981596132014-04-15T17:41:59.276-04:002014-04-15T17:41:59.276-04:00I'm glad someone else finds them interesting, ...I'm glad someone else finds them interesting, so that it's not just me. Thanks for visiting.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-53224651626565521492014-04-15T17:41:26.336-04:002014-04-15T17:41:26.336-04:00He's a descendant of one of Vallie's siste...He's a descendant of one of Vallie's sisters. I found the photos on Ancestry and was thrilled to see that Michael was still actively working on genealogy -- he had logged in 3 days prior. Usually I find photos posted by someone who hasn't logged on in over a year. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-15189025872815664042014-04-15T17:39:45.861-04:002014-04-15T17:39:45.861-04:00Yes, me too. Two of the girls I've written ab...Yes, me too. Two of the girls I've written about seem to be among the girls who attended college to have something to do or to find a husband, I guess. Or maybe they had "old fashioned" husbands.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-21421220917405400022014-04-15T17:38:11.113-04:002014-04-15T17:38:11.113-04:00Jacqi, that's hilarious. Yes, I have too many...Jacqi, that's hilarious. Yes, I have too many V's to go around, so some had to go to surnames. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-90084364331867588642014-04-15T17:31:43.617-04:002014-04-15T17:31:43.617-04:00With all this about Violetta's friend, Vallye ...With all this about Violetta's friend, Vallye Virginia, in the category for "M," you must certainly have a doozy in your back pocket for when you get to the entry for "V."<br /><br />;)Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-40933441645375606812014-04-15T17:06:47.720-04:002014-04-15T17:06:47.720-04:00One of them actually became a teacher?!? I was beg...One of them actually became a teacher?!? I was beginning to wonder...<br /><br />Liz A. from <a href="http://lawsofgravity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laws of Gravity</a>Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-20482108716094219252014-04-15T16:34:01.725-04:002014-04-15T16:34:01.725-04:00I noticed several of your photos were courtesy of ...I noticed several of your photos were courtesy of Michael Lindsay - was he a descendant? Vallye had beautiful eyes!Debi Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409492643470603926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-6266858633428917592014-04-15T15:33:43.699-04:002014-04-15T15:33:43.699-04:00And another interesting lady to learn about. Thank...And another interesting lady to learn about. Thank you for sharing these vignettes of other lives.CA Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847165518615193237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-3927539116046839412014-04-15T11:21:24.870-04:002014-04-15T11:21:24.870-04:00Isn't that funny that Momma taught with a Vall...Isn't that funny that Momma taught with a Vallie too? I had never heard of Violetta's friend, Vallie. V names must have been the in thing during that time.<br /><br />I think that is great she taught and had a career, much like Violetta, marrying later than what was the norm.<br /><br />Fun post.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145530293593063964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-24303547956728928982014-04-15T11:18:00.900-04:002014-04-15T11:18:00.900-04:00A lovely tribute to Vallie. She does look the epit...A lovely tribute to Vallie. She does look the epitome of dignity and womanly virtue. In-laws and Out-laws is a nice theme Wendy.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-26339164760223352492014-04-15T11:15:58.725-04:002014-04-15T11:15:58.725-04:00I enjoyed reading this history. I love history eve...I enjoyed reading this history. I love history even if it isn't mine. It's always fascinating. Glad to be your newest follower.<br />Best,<br />from a fellow A to Z'er, Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.comdebi o'neillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326849099713939434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-69661508997094798142014-04-15T08:47:28.890-04:002014-04-15T08:47:28.890-04:00What a lovely tribute to a very lovely lady. It...What a lovely tribute to a very lovely lady. It's hard sometimes to find folks when the spelling of their name changes. Makes me wonder if she ever had children, and was she happy? So many questions left unanswered when no one is left to ask... What a great idea to post about in laws and outlaws! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.com