Ancestry Europe to America honors, salutes, and recognizes during November the services of all United States military forces, past and present, for their sacrifices worldwide. We are saluting all the Colonial settlers who participated in the organized militia activities and the Revolutionary War that helped advance the 13 colonies to become the United States of […]
German Ancestors Celebrating Independence Day July 4th
United States Independence July 4th, 1776 Our German Ancestors celebrated Independence Day on July 4th, 1776. The United States of America was formed by the founding fathers of the original 13 colonies, who declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776. In this struggle for Independence from England, we examined the roles of […]
Our Father Nathaniel E Fake 2023
Our father Nathaniel E Fake is celebrated on Father’s Day 2023 for the foundations he built for his family. Our father, Nathaniel Edward Fake, 1916 -1999 was a hard-working sole provider for our family with two jobs. His daytime employment of 40 years involved the assembly of metal structures for heating and air conditioning in […]
Celebrating Christmas Colonial Pennsylvania
History of German Christmas Traditions In the early settlement period (1700-1800) in Pennsylvania, the celebration of German Christmas Traditions depends on your religious affiliation. Historians suggest that Christmas was most likely not celebrated by the Baptists, Presbyterians, Quakers, and Congregationalists. Mostly European immigrants affiliated with the Dutch Reformed, and Lutheran denominations are responsible for the […]
Ancestry Celebrates Veterans November 2022
Celebrating All Veterans November 2022 Ancestry Europe to America Blog salutes and recognizes during November the services of all United States military forces, past and present, for their sacrifices in keeping peace around the world. In addition, we are saluting all the Colonial settlers that participated in the organized militia activities and the Revolutionary War […]
Ancestors, Voting Rights, & William Penn
New Land, Home, and Voting Rights After 34 years in colonial America, Johann Peter Schneider Feg’s dream for his family of new land to build a house, to farm, and to become part of a community was finally accomplished. Ancestry, Voting Rights and William Penn worked together to make colonial Pennsylvania a place my ancestors […]
Thane J Fake Memorial 1972-2018
This post is dedicated to Thane Fake Memorial 1972-2018. He left this earth on September 13, 2018. He was strong and courageous in his battle with lung cancer. Thane was known for his loyalty to Penn State, his large and diverse group of friends, his service to the United States at the Justice Department, and […]
Our Father Nathaniel E Fake 2023
Our father Nathaniel E Fake is celebrated on Father’s Day 2023 for the foundations he built for his family. Our father, Nathaniel Edward Fake, 1916 -1999 was a hard-working sole provider for our family with two jobs. His daytime employment of 40 years involved the assembly of metal structures for heating and air conditioning in […]
Ancestry Veterans Memorial Day 2022
Ancestry Veterans Memorial Day 2022 Pennsylvania is entirely an American holiday honoring the women and men who died in service for the United States of America. Memorial Day 2022 is on Monday, May 30. This day of dedication to our military heroes is largely celebrated as a national holiday with parades in small towns to […]
Our Mother Mildred Witmer Fake
This Mother’s Day post is dedicated to our mother Mildred Elizabeth Witmer Fake, 1916 -1977. This Memorial message is from all three of our mother’s sons- Jay Dennis Fake 1950-1988, Ray Edward Fake 1942-, and Ronald L Fake 1940-, author of this message. Mother spent her entire single life living at the same house near […]