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mtaggartFilling His Time—Part 9 Becoming Acquainted with John M. Ganus
Although without a doubt, most of John and Olivia’s time was spent caring for their […]
Following in His Father’s Footsteps—Part 8 Becoming Acquainted with John M. Ganus
Grandsons learning to plow ata local living history farm A few years ago while visiting […]
John’s Adventure on the Coosa —-Part 7 Becoming Acquainted With John M. Ganus
The Magnolia The beautiful sternwheeler, the Magnolia, slowed as it approached the wharf where anxious […]
Olivia’s New Role–Part 6 Becoming Acquainted With John M. Ganus
Not long after John and Olivia returned to Haralson County, Georgia, following their short stint […]
Living the Life of a Gypsy- Part 5 Becoming Acquainted with John Monroe Ganus
Sometimes I wonder if it is time to downsize to a smaller home. We raised […]
John’s Curious Adventures During the Civil War—Part 4 Becoming Acquainted with John M. Ganus
After marriage, John and Olivia settled in Haralson County, Georgia and John began farming. Theydidn’t […]
Leaving Home – Part 3 Becoming Acquainted with John Monroe Ganus
I remember the day I left home. I had graduated from high school and had […]
The beginning – Part 2 Becoming Acquainted with John M. Ganus
As I looked over the single sheet of paper that represented John Monroe Ganus’s life, […]
Leaving on a Jet Plane -Part 1 Becoming Acquainted with John Monroe Ganus
The plane we took from LAX to Lubbock, TexasJune 19, 1974 As I stepped out […]