History Links
History Links
Out of the Depths
“OUT OF THE DEPTHS“ by John Brewer Gibson (1907-1983) Three times the raven wing of the Death Angel has cast its chilling shadow over this family. Fifteen years past, our sons, Joe and Bert, died together in the flood waters of the Little Wabash. Now, our youngest son, Frank, horribly broken, has been snatched from
Remember Me
“REMEMBER ME“(To E. F.) Thou gavest me a picture, Dear –One I shall keep for many a year –But till tonight I failed to seeThere faintly traced, “Remember me.” “Remember,” ’tis the sweetest wordThat you e’er spoke or I have heard,And by all that is good and trueI promise to remember you. My sweetheart! Since
Andy Smith and the Alamo Scouts
Jean Bailey of the Clay County Illinois Genealogy Society interviews Clay County veteran Andy E. Smith (1920-2000) about his World War II experiences with the 6th Army Alamo Scouts. Andy was a war veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. I thank Bob Lybarger for sharing this video. Click the link below to view
The Dog Will Walk in Your Beans
“THE DOG WILL WALK IN YOUR BEANS“ by John Brewer Gibson (1907-1983) Many years ago, a “tramp” came to our home late in the evening. The man said that he had Intended to be traveling Route Sixty-six, but that he had somehow been misinformed and so wound up down here in the boondocks. My wife
Herdin’ the Cows
“HERDIN’ THE COWS“ by John Brewer Gibson (1907-1983) “Hurry up an’ git ole Jers outa that clover patch!” “That gap’s down! Don’t let ’em in Wilder’s wheat!” So strident treble voice sometimes lashed out at a younger brother of the caller while they “grazed” the family milk cows along the roadside. When a summer dry