An 1865 Greene County Greenback: Thursday’s Treasure

I open my wallet, finger a $20 bill, pull it out and hand it to the farmer.  In return I load my bag with fresh apples and pears, or beets and squash.  The paper note is lightweight, compact, easily folded and stored.  It is accepted anywhere in the country, for any purchase, any time.  This … Continue reading An 1865 Greene County Greenback: Thursday’s Treasure

Wordless Wednesday: Waynesburg M. E. Church 1907

Wordless Wednesday is an ongoing blog-prompt hosted at Geneabloggers.  The author frequently uses the opportunity to share the vintage postcard collection of her grandfather, Donald C. Minor. Today's visitor to 112 North Richhill Street, Waynesburg, Pennyslvania would come upon this beautiful old church:   One hundred years ago the corner looked like this: How many differences … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Waynesburg M. E. Church 1907

Wordless Wednesday: 1909 Artochrome Postcard of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Wordless Wednesday is an ongoing blog-prompt hosted at Geneabloggers.  The author frequently uses the opportunity to share the vintage postcard collection of her grandfather, Donald C. Minor. My branch of the Minor Family lived in Greene County, Pennsylvania for over 16 decades.  Most of that time my ancestors lived on a farm outside Gerard's Fort, … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: 1909 Artochrome Postcard of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania