If you are new to the 52 Ancestors In 52 Weeks Challenge, be sure to check out Amy Johnson Crow's website for more information. Here's the link:
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks/ Week Three: Strange Name
On it's own, I don't find the name Jonas to be strange. I think the meaning of the name is quite beautiful. According to
Wikipedia, the name Jonas is of Hebrew origin meaning dove, peaceful being, accomplishing, and a gift from God. It's a common male name in some countries but it is unusual to find women with this name. I happen to have two women in my family tree who were named Jonas.
The first was my maternal 2nd great grandmother Jonas Bryant. She was born March 15, 1867 in Carteret County, NC. You can read more about her life
here.
Jonas Castleman Johnson Barco
July 25, 1932--March 12, 2017
My other relative named Jonas was Jonas Castlemann Johnson Barco. She was my 1st cousin 2x removed. She was born on July 25, 1932 in Morehead City, N…
Wow! You have really been working and the results are fantastic! Thank you for posting :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Erlaine :)
DeleteI have to agree with Erlaine! The research you've done on Mr. Harry's story is wonderful Andrea! A beautiful tribute and thorough historical time stamp. Well done!:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Luckie :) It was wonderful to learn about him. Its another reminder to me that their is so much rich history to be found within the lives of our own family family members.
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