One day I hope one of my entries reads, Stella's Roots, Final Chapter. When I'm ready to throw up my hands and say "We will never know anymore than we know now!", new information comes along. This week something big came along.
Several weeks ago Jim and I composed a letter requesting help from yet another new found cousin in Seattle. In the letter we outlined who we were and our goal to find out who Stella's parents were. Cousin Bruce called Thursday. We were thrilled, and he was tickled to hear from us!
Unfortunately, his health hinders his mobility and overall health. He has good days and bad days. The day he called, he was experiencing a good day. I mention his health because his family records are stored in his attic. Hopefully by the next conversation, he will have the family history boxes out of the attic. He said it had been a long time since he even thought about his family history and didn't feel comfortable quoting any dates without his notes.
Bruce did tell Jim that Stella was the last child of Marlin and Fannie Goins. Marlin was killed prior to her birth when a mule kicked him in the head, and Fannie died of influenza sometime after Stella was born. All of the children were sent to live with others. He was adamant about Marlin being Stella's father. We have hopes he has death dates to support him.
Jim and I are ready to pack our bags and head to Seattle, but I guess we'll wait. Bruce said he would call Jim within the next two weeks.
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