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The Faithful Steward and My Lee Family Legacy

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  The Faithful Steward: A Tale of Survival Against All Odds In the late summer of 1785, as the three-masted ship Faithful Steward approached the Delaware coast, 26-year-old James Lee stood on deck with a mixture of hope and trepidation. Behind him lay Ireland, the only home he had ever known. Ahead lay America, a land of promise and opportunity. Around him stood his family—his elderly parents, James Sr. and Isabella, his siblings, uncles, aunts, and dozens of cousins—48 Lee family members in total, all bound for a new life across the Atlantic. The Journey of Hope James had left behind the rolling hills of County Donegal, the familiar paths and streams where he had spent his youth. The decision to leave hadn't been easy, but America beckoned with possibilities that Ireland could not offer. His father, James Sr., then 78, had gathered the extended family—three brothers and their families, two sisters, three uncles with their families, a sister-in-law, and 33 cousins. Together, they h...
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Remembering our remarkable ancestor, Margaretha Belhorn

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  Remembering our remarkable ancestor, Margaretha Belhorn, who embodied the true spirit of courage and determination. As a widowed mother of 9, she led her family across the Atlantic in 1891, settling in Lancaster, Ohio. Despite not speaking English, she maintained a mortgaged home on South Broad Street, raising 8 children while preserving their German heritage. Her strength laid the foundation for generations of Belhorns in America. Her legacy lives on through her descendants, including her children who worked in Lancaster's shoe factories, building a new life in a new land. Rest in peace, Great-Great-Grandmother Margaretha. Your brave journey changed our family's story forever. Pictured: William J Belhorn 1884-1970 Georg Belhorn 1885-1970 Margaretha Belhorn 1842-1909 #FamilyHistory #Immigration #GermanAmerican #Ancestry #WomensHistory
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