Carl Joseph Diefenbach is my wife’s paternal great-grandfather. While I do know who Carl’s parents are, he’s the ancestor I know the most about in the Diefenbach line. This is a summary of what I know and can document, but should not be taken as a definitive compilation.
The Shocking Results Of My DNA Test
I got an early Christmas gift from the Ancestry DNA lab last week. My test results came back much earlier than I expected them. I sent the test in on November 28 and had results on December 21.
Down the Rabbit Hole of War Stories
I’ve always been interested in the human side of events. The emotion behind the facts. The pain behind the actions. The fear. The sorrow. The stories.
Wrongfully Convicted: What Happens After Freedom?
After society locks someone in a cage for seven or ten or fifteen years, how does that person reintegrate into society?
It’s a Jolly Holiday for Genealogy
I’m not sure why I’ve pulled back from the blog so drastically lately, but I have. Don’t take it personally. It’s not you, it’s me. I get this way around the holidays. Sit with me while I ramble a bit about the last few weeks.




