Comments for Blue Eyes and Bluebonnets

Comment on Treasure Chest Thursday – Cyprien Duhon Land Patents by Blue Eyes and Bluebonnets

Blue Eyes and Bluebonnets — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:24:00 +0000

Todd, Thanks for commenting. After looking at this again, I am not sure who actually signed the documents. However, the documents are real and they are from the U.S. General Land Office Records. Looks like we are related!

Comment on Shopping Saturday – 1930s-1940s Photo from Vinton, Louisiana by Joan

Joan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:38:47 +0000

that is a great picture and a great commentary. Thanks a bunch. Also loved the young man on the far left, in back, leaning on the bicycle!!!!!

Comment on Tombstone Tuesday – Seashells on Texas Graves by Rob

Rob — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:59:37 +0000

I recently found domed cement grave markers covered with seashells. A friend said these were for immigrants that had “crossed the seas to arrive here”. Great story, but is it true. I’ve found no other reference to this practice? Any insights?

Comment on Treasure Chest Thursday – Cyprien Duhon Land Patents by Todd

Todd — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:06:48 +0000

If this document is real Cyprien Duon was my father’s Great Grand Father, he changed his last name to Duhon after the silver war!

Comment on Travel Tuesday – The Benoits Visit the Alamo by Amy Coffin

Amy Coffin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:28:59 +0000

Interesting how you could just drive up to the front door of the Alamo back then. Thanks for sharing!