Saturday, March 13, 2010

The Best Birthday Present Ever!

Seven months ago I posted a query on http://www.cousinconnect.com/ regarding my husband's great grandfather Reverend Phares B. Harrison, but despaired of ever hearing from any descendants. This morning, on my birthday, much to my surprise and delight, there was a response! It is almost as if Phares is wishing me a happy birthday. His birthday was also in March (March 6) and he too was born under the Pisces sign, so since I "found" him some years ago I've felt a strong connection to him and his family. The person who responded to my query is a great great grandson of the Reverend. I am thrilled to connect with him and his family, and look forward to getting together to talk about Phares. What a fabulous birthday present!!!

4 comments:

  1. Billie: I love the serendipity that comes with pursuing our families' stories. How wonderful for you. A similar surprise happened to me several years ago after I had posted a query in an Irish newspaper. The response came on St. Patrick's Day!

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  2. B, I am looking at the little photo of the sweet
    "cottage" and wishing I could walk through your
    garden. Spring is such a hopeful time of the year. Thinking of you and Dick.

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  3. Hey, I found a reference to Phares:

    http://bit.ly/dYxEb5

    I'm looking into him too. I think it must be my brother who contacted you. Looks like you have a nice spot on Whidbey!

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  4. Hello Mary Jane -- definitely deja vue! Were you perhaps named after Mary Jane (Phares' wife)? So excited to hear from you! My husband is a descendant (great grandson) of Phares and Mary Jane. I have been researching and writing about this family for five years, and am still writing their story.
    Did Peter share with you what I sent him?
    I also sent an email to your website.
    Look forward to hearing from you, Billie C. Barb

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