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06/30/2025

Modern day photo of Central High School in Omaha, formerly Omaha High School, where Lillian Parsons attended school and wrote to her older brother Harry, leaving behind snapshots of the lives of a young woman, her family, and her friends in 1910 Omaha. https://weavergenealogy.com/category/the-lillian-letters/

06/13/2025

Lillian is back! At LONG last, Volume 9, Part 2 is live at Weaver Genealogy https://weavergenealogy.com/the-lillian-letters-vol-9-part-2/, including Stella Evers' "funny but untruthful" poem about Lillian and Robert!

Stella Evers wrote a poem about Robert and I. It surely was funny but not much sense or truth about it.

11/14/2024

At long last! The next issue of The Lillian Letters is live - and it's a doozy. Sometimes the genealogy rabbit hole takes you down some unexpected detours - today it's all about Robert's "last" girl, Augusta Mengedoht.

Augusta instead of going to Lucke's came out skating all alone. She sat on the bench and pretty soon she went home. I'm sure you know who she is.

06/21/2024

Are your ancestors life experiences written in your DNA? Epigenetics is fascinating. One more reason to learn their stories!

The science of epigenetics suggests we can pass on trauma – but trust and compassion too

06/06/2024

It's been a while, but Volume 8 of the Lillian Letters is on the streets! More about Chambers Dancing Academy, and how Lillian's letters reveal her FAN club!

Dear Harry: Mamma just told me that I must write to you because she told you she would. There isn’t very much going on so I can’t tell very much.

01/30/2024

Volume 7 of the Lillian Letters, "Lucke, German Social Clubs, and Dancing" is here at long last!

"I hope you'll like this sawed off little fellow."

https://weavergenealogy.com/the-lillian-letters-vol-7/

12/19/2023

Part 2 is here at last!

“I forgot to finish this letter and here it is Monday but I’ll send it anyway…”

"I forgot to finish this letter and here it is Monday but I'll send it anyway."

12/06/2023

Holiday season is time for family. Want to know more about yours? I can help!

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12/06/2023

What can old maps show us, especially when combined with gems like Lillian’s letters? Explore North Omaha history in this latest post!

Volume 6, Part 1: Wandering Omaha Omaha, Nebr. June 26, 19082132 N. 29th St Dear Harry: - Now the first thing I want to tell you is that I promise you that I’ll never tease you when you come home in August. I am awful sorry that I helped papa a long to scold

11/17/2023

SO much in this latest letter! Springtime in Omaha brings Senior Fairs, lilacs, religion, visits to family, and, naturally, lover's spats and courtship drama - and hats!

Volume 5: Falling Outs, Senior Fairs, Faith, and Uncle William Omaha, Nebr. Apr. 26, 19082132 N. 29th St Dear Harry: - I haven’t written to you since I got my cards. Well I got three B’s and an A. I got A in English and B in the other three studies, Writing, Physiology, and

11/11/2023

The latest issue of The Lillian Letters is live! What happens when Lillian mentions her composition teacher? This genealogist goes hunting! Who knew high school teachers could be so interesting?

Interesting stories uncovered by exploring our ancestors' FAN club

10/11/2023

The Lillian Letters: Volume 3 - live now!
"Dear Harry: - I guess I can't beat Alma writing but I'm writing as soon as I can...She certainly did feel bad last night."
https://weavergenealogy.com/the-lillian-letters-volume-3/