Thread: Ancestors

petal · 11-02-2006, 07:48 PM

Ancestors

The Smiths were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had included Senators and Wall Street wizards.
They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. Only one problem arose—how to handle that great-uncle George, who was executed in the electric chair.
The author said he could handle the story tactfully. The book appeared. It said "Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics at an important government institution, was attached to his position by the strongest of ties, and his death came as a great shock."

Veldixena · 12-02-2006, 07:57 PM

Love it Mary - what a lovely use of language

Chris · 12-02-2006, 08:27 PM

Yes mary as vel said,lovely way of words

Starlight · 12-02-2006, 09:44 PM

I'm glad great uncle George is not in my tree. It's hard enough working out the truth as it is.

11-02-2006, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
petal Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire Posts: 8,557 Total Awards: 5	Ancestors Ancestors The Smiths were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had included Senators and Wall Street wizards. They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. Only one problem arose—how to handle that great-uncle George, who was executed in the electric chair. The author said he could handle the story tactfully. The book appeared. It said "Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics at an important government institution, was attached to his position by the strongest of ties, and his death came as a great shock."
	(AKA Mary) How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards...

12-02-2006, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Veldixena Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sunny Shropshire Posts: 1,399	Love it Mary - what a lovely use of language
	Vel The UK's No 1 For Genealogy & Family History. Judge thou me by what I am - so thou shalt find me fairest

12-02-2006, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Ancestry Aid Owner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK - England Posts: 5,466	Yes mary as vel said,lovely way of words
	Chris Ancestry Aid Owner

12-02-2006, 09:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Starlight Ancestry Aid Manager Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Essex Posts: 15,921 Total Awards: 8	I'm glad great uncle George is not in my tree. It's hard enough working out the truth as it is.
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