(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) The Asylum by Jim Potter Anna Borchart’s fall from grace after the death of Richard, her husband, was reviewed in the February 16, 1900, issue of the McPherson Weekly Republican newspaper. The article, titled “Adjudged Insane,” read like an obituary as it noted the decision of the probate court. “Mrs. Borchart brooded over her husband’s death until she lost her reason. She was at the poor farm for … [Read more...] about Researching Robert
1900 US Census
Researching Robert
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Robert Borchart Son by Adoption by Jim Potter The 1910 US Census successfully answered a major question of mine about Robert Parks. His original surname was Borchart. In the column next to the twelve-year-old’s name was his relation to the head of the household, Henry P. Parks. The cursive writing said, “Son by adoption.” I didn't specialize in foreign languages, but Robert's surname sounded as German as … [Read more...] about Researching Robert
