Tucked in the foothills of north Georgia sits the beautiful remains of an old gristmill […]
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mtaggartThe Final Chapter– #19 Becoming Acquainted with John
It’s no small secret that this final post in the series about John Monroe Ganus’ […]
A Reason to Celebrate–17 Becoming Acquainted With John
I considered myself one of the lucky ones when my Grandma Ganus moved to a […]
On the banks of Euharlee Creek — 14 -Becoming Acquainted with John M. Ganus
Sitting on the banks the beautiful Euharlee Creek is Hightower’s Mill. Located at the base of […]
Sleeping Over —12 – Becoming Acquainted with John M. Ganus
Every summer our family loaded up the station wagon and made the drive from California […]
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 […]
The Intensity of His Gaze
John Thackason GanusFrom Original in possessionof Michelle Ganus Taggart I’ll never forget the first time […]