~ A Family Album ~
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A Family Album: |
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A FAMILY ALBUM: The Bullis~Blake Family History & Genealogy
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Contributing family genealogists ~ |
Contributing researchers & resources ~ |
Preface:
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Dear Family: The Genealogy of the William Bullis Family (through John Bullis and his sons, William John and Mathew ) is compiled for, by, and because of YOU! Each member of the family has contributed to the genealogy just by being; each is unique, each has a history of his or her own to share, each makes this a family of character. Having known those of the older generation was a gift of life because each person is so special and has so much to share. How often have you wondered about your great-grandparents and their lives? How often is the knowlege about them lost as time goes on? A genealogy is not just a collection of names and dates; it is more because it is a remembrance of those who came before us, a reminder to those who will come after. A genealogy is a folk history, about the times, the people, and the events of their lives. I hope you will all share in compiling the William Bullis Genealogy with me, and especially, I hope you will enjoy the results. 1991 |
Over the years, the material collected and the satisfaction of 'filling in the blanks' has become a responsibility as well as a challenging endeavor. What began as a young child's fascination was later encouraged by the amazement that someone in the distance of time and place had hand-written my name into their typed list of names and dates. The efforts of those family genealogists of the previous generations were extensive, yet incomplete and even inaccurate as they were limited by their knowledge and available resources. While we lived with the relatives for those few years in MN and WI, I began interviewing the family members and writing down as much as they could tell me, then I asked them to write about themselves and their own families. I am so thankful I did and they did, as those of that older generation are gone ~ and as the ebb and flow of generations and years continues, the younger ones are now the elders and the youngsters are now in the mid-years of life, including myself! 2008 |
Dedicated: Lucie & Betty 
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This Bullis Family History & Genealogy is dedicated to my beloved maternal grandmother, Lucie Bullis Forstrom, and to my predecessor and mentor, cousin Betty Martin Gjertson, whose work enabled mine, to all of those who came before, and to my dear children and those who will come after. My heart-felt thanks goes to all of you in each family who have contributed to recording the genealogies and histories of the individuals who were and are a part of this family and who are a part of our memories. Without you and the information, photographs, and material that you have provided, this Family Album would not be an album of 'personal portraits' as names and dates are only a shadow of who we are. Thank you to all of you for your patience and willingness to share yourselves and your families with this self-appointed family genealogist! 2001 |
Why do a genealogy? What was the source of my interest in knowing who my family was, where they came from, and the details about them? ... I first became interested in 'family' and getting to know them when my family visited WI and MN in July 1966. Then in June 1970, our family moved to Superior WI. Why did this begin a life-long interest and endeavor? (1) As an Air Force family, we were on the move every two years and lived in many places. (2) Superior and nearby towns were where my parents and their parents were born and raised. (3) When we visited the area in 1966, we met so many relatives and my paternal grandmother who were unknown to me. (4) Being with relatives was always a special time, especially when we lived near and were able to be with my maternal grandparents through the years. 2001 |
Featured:
Mr & Mrs John Bullis Celebrate Golden Wedding ~ The Journal Newspaper ~ Emerson, Manitoba, Canada |
On September 20th, 1858, John Bullis and Elizabeth Davis King were married on Wolfe Island, Ontario, where they both resided. On September 20th, 1908, they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at home with their family in Emerson, Manitoba, Canada. In commemoration of the 150th Wedding Anniversary of John & Elizabeth Bullis, this edition was begun for their descendants who live across Canada & the United States. 11/2008 (work in progress) |
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Remembered:
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On November 11th, the United States remembers our Veterans from all Military Services of past & present enlistments. The Bullis Family has given their best, in war & career, across Canada & the United States. 11/2008 |
by Daisy Bullis Martin ~ references ~ Surname Alpha Index |
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History & Genealogy: |
Families & Faces Descendants of Bullis Lines in each Generation This Generation Index is the collection of families organized into the generations and relationships in which they lived. Portraits of wedding couples, individuals, and families give wonderful 'identity' to the names represented in each generation. Families listed may have histories on additional webpages, giving us a glimpse into their lives, experiences, and self-expressions ~ surnames will be the link to more details in biographies & photographs and documents & records on family pages and the alpha index. (see B9.BULLIS & DAVIS-KING) |
People & Places Descendants of the Bullis & Related Families This Descendant Index is the collection of individuals organized into the families and relationships in which they lived. A parallel index lists the same names in alphabetical order, though a search function may be used to take the cursor directly to the name requested. The Gazetteer of Places precedes the Descendant Index; as places often become an important reference for understanding settings in which they lived, as well as being part of contributing factors, experiences, and influences in their lives. (see Canada-Ontario.WolfeIsland) |
Stories & Stones Descendants of Bullis Lines in each Generation This Personal Index is the collection of individual stories & obituaries organized into the generations and relationships in which they lived. A 'Remembrance' not only honors those who have come and gone, who once contributed their productivity to the world around them, but also preserves the link of memories from one person or family to another. Each generation comes into existence within a preceding generation's accomplishments, decisions, and influence, proffering contributions themselves. May we each remember and be remembered. |
Times & Lines (not begun) Ancestors & Descendants of the Bullis Families This Historical Index is a timeline correlating families and individuals with the world events that occurred during the times in which they lived. History, whether local, national, or global, as well as geographical, societal, environmental and geological changes, shape and define the perspectives, achievements, and movements of individuals within this framework. The 'Times & Lines' is organized by Time (eras & years), Events (history), and Localities (countries with states & provinces) showing when & where Families and Individuals were woven into the fabric of life. |
Information |
Documentation |
Verification |
Photographs |
A history & genealogy is a reflective portrayal of real people framed in time, events, and places. Information is necessary to form the 'skeletons' made of facts obtained from source documents or biographies. History connects times-places-events, while genealogy connects relationships and data, to make frames for portraits. |
Documentation of facts, whether the sources are primary (ie marriage & birth) or secondary (ie obit & Bible), usually makes the difference between hearsay and recollections or actual facts and true representations of real people and events. The more there is of documentation, the more '3-D' or complete the portrait becomes. |
Verification of information contained in source documents is as necessary as proofing the data recorded in an effort to preserve and then share that information. Some discrepancies and variations may occur in any format, requiring observance, analysis, and 'connecting the dots'. Use of notes helps identify and analyze variations. |
Photographs, biographies and folk histories, as well as mementos form the 'flesh' of those being portrayed ~ without these, the 'skeletons' of facts and documents are 'dry bones'! A word portrait is incomplete without photographic portraits, ideally taken throughout the lives and times of the individuals or families remembered. |
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The Family Gathering Newsletter: |
Family Neighbors:
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1987 FGNL Inquiry:
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Worth the Effort:
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The FGNL Archives list the 'web edition' Family Gathering Newsletters separately from the 'published' hardcopy letters of the past. Because this website is a new adventure to host the Bullis Family History & Genealogy, the Newsletters will also be 'published' in the web format. The web editions of both will expedite the distribution of information to an expanding 'mailing' list, as well as ease the process of printing, packaging, and mailing. Please let others who may be interested know about the website. Known family & friends will be included in email updates and notifications. The advantage of a web-based newsletter is the wide distribution and access to those associated with and interested in the Bullis Family. |
The Family Gathering Newsletter |
Surnames ... |
Contents ... |
About ... |
6th web edition The Family Gathering Newsletter William & Elizabeth Bullis Family B1: Richard & Sarah Prittie B6: Joseph & Emeline Bullis B9: John & Elizabeth Bullis B92: William John & Ellen Bullis B93: Mathew & Sarah Bullis B95: John Jay & Lessie Bullis B97: Thad & Mary Bullis |
BUTTERS DICKSON DONAKOWSKI FRIESENHAHN (Williams) GJERTSON OSGOOD (Pyle & Bullis) PRITTIE SANDERS WILLIAMS |
Family Tree Trivia New Beginnings Nursery News Remembrance Yester Years Reconnecting Journey Journal Come A Visiting Portraits & Poses Going Somewhere |
History & Hearsay Come Join the Family Baby Cries & Lullabies ~ In Loving Memory ~ Pages from the Past ... Finding Family 'next door' Experiences Along the Way Going Places & Seeing Faces Meeting Family Far & Near Milestones on the Journey |
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The Family on the WEB: |
Family on the Web |
Links About ... |
Genealogy on the Web |
Links About ... |
B9244: ASTON |
B7: BULLIS~ROSE |
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B9562: COOMBS |
B75: BULLIS~WOOD |
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B935213: FRIESENHAHN |
B8: BOLTON~BULLIS |
Hunter Family Tree: | |
B93211: GJERTSON |
Stephen Gjertson ~ Artist
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B97: BULLIS~WHITING |
www.Ancestry.com |
B9361: HARDING |
Rivers Wine Bar & Bistro | ||
B932111: GJERTSON |
ScottHayne.com | ||
B93433: STUKAS |
Stukas Family of Colorado | ||
B935121: WHELESS |
Journey Journal ~ | ||
B93521: WILLIAMS |
Williams & Sivie Dentistry |
... if you have comments to share we'd enjoy hearing from you!
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