It's no secret that I have a passion for Victorian history yet what I enjoy even more than the subject is the research process itself. In the past month I've begun investigating our ancestry through the Winters and Chalifoux line. Though I've read what is printed in the Chalifoux calendars and I've poured over the photo albums at Grammie's house I still long to learn more. There are fascinating details and discrepancies found in census reports, marriage certificates, and draft registration cards. It adds color to the family members that some of us have had the pleasure to know and insight to those long before. There is something very special about reading a letter or document in one's own handwriting. I am enjoying this process immensely and wanted to share some findings here.
WWI Draft Registration Card, 1917- 1918: Amor Cunningham
I find his occupation (line 7) as a waiter at the "Busy Bee Lunch Room" (line 8) particularly charming (though anyone who has worked in the food service industry may disagree!)
The Registrar's Report (at right) lists his eye color as "Grey" which is a minor yet interesting detail.
[This is a downloadable JPEG]
