Category Archives: Family History

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Thinking of my mom today, on Mother’s Day. Here is an essay I happened across this week that speaks to my heart in many ways.  Not all of us had perfect mothers or perfect relationships.  We all struggle.  My mom … Continue reading →

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The Theodore Turley Papers

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today is Theodore Turley’s Birthday!  This last weekend as we prepared to celebrate Theodore’s birthday, family members gathered for a day of temple worship.  I wish I could have joined them.  As part of the celebrations, my friends Rick and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 175 Years of the Relief Society

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The Relief Society is the largest women’s organization in the world, organized on this day 175 years ago.  I am so happy to be numbered with women all over the world, from many generations. Here are six generations of covenant … Continue reading →

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Journal of Sarah Stoddard (1805-1846)

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve spent 100s of hours searching for my family members in the journals and diaries of others who lived in the same places at the same times.  I’ve discovered some real treasures and met some amazing men and women who … Continue reading →

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Only she knows what “everything” is.

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

A few months ago I sent the kids a MOM TEST to respond to. I knew of the 3, Claire would send hers back and she did.  One of her answers has played in my mind ever since. What is … Continue reading →

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A Crumpled Piece of Evidence

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today in the mail I received this document from  a researching friend, David Turley, in Utah.  I was Thrilled!  Last week he sent me the following message: David:  Hey! Are you related to an Arthur Rudolph Laemmlen? Ann:  He’s my … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Paul Laemmlen b. 7 Sept 1957

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is my famous brother, Paul Laemmlen, who was born on this day in 1957.  He’s the founder of a hugely successful company he started in his basement.  His story is pretty amazing.  He’s changing the gun world.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Missionaries are Remembered

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

While sitting at my desk Friday afternoon, thinking about what I might say at the Othello Stake Conference this last weekend, I got side tracked.  For some reason the name of the man who converted my 3rd great-grandparents was playing … Continue reading →

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Jacob Bushman b. 27 July 1830, Lampeter, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is the farm country in West Lampeter, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near where my 2nd Great-Grandpa, Jacob Bushman was born on this day in 1830. Here is some information about the Bushman family in Lancaster County: In the spring of … Continue reading →

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Nauvoo: “The worst enemy we found here. . .”

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve spent a good deal of time in libraries and archives reading journals and histories of people who lived near where my ancestors lived.  Theodore Turley and his family lived in Nauvoo, where they were the Prophet Joseph Smith’s neighbors. … Continue reading →

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