Category Archives: Barmes Family

THE FAMILY ALBUM: Death Certificate

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

This afternoon, my friend Nancy Sumner, located and sent my the death certificate of my great-uncle Ronald Monroe Clary who died from a brain injury after being thrown from a horse on the family farm in Boone Township, Madison County, … Continue reading →

THE FAMILY ALBUM: Generations

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Love and comfort to you and your family as the last member of this generation passes.” – Alice Kay Lovelace noting the passing of my last great-great uncle. When I was born in 1964, I was blessed with many generations … Continue reading →

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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Along the tracks

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

I was fortunate to have grown up or to have at least known, all my grandparents, all but one great-grandparent, and only two great-great grandparents. I was even more blessed to know many of my great uncles and aunts, 2nd-great … Continue reading →

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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Front Porch Swing

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

Where I live, in the Dayton suburbs, I rarely see front porch swings. Once upon a time, you could walk through your neighborhood and nearly every home had folks sitting on the front porch. It was a neat adventure calling … Continue reading →

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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Andrew Taylor Greenlee

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

While thrashing through some items I located this article printed in a Madison County Indiana newspaper in 1983 about, and by, my third great-grandfather, Andrew Taylor Greenlee. The genealogical line: Andrew Taylor Greenlee Anna Greenlee Jones Mary Belle Jones Clary … Continue reading →

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THE FAMILY ALBUM: The Ice Fishing House

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

On a cold, snowy day in January 1970, my maternal grandfather and I hopped into his blue and silver Buick Skylark for the two-hour drive north toward Syracuse and North Webster. We were spending the day ice fishing … Continue reading →

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…WWII Photographs…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

My grandfather, Leroy Barmes, enlisted for WWII, and was stationed in Florida when he contracted Rheumatic fever. He had been studying radio operating with the Army-Air Corps up in Wisconsin. Here are some of the nurses and soldiers at the … Continue reading →

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…Contents from a Jewelry Box…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

While going through several boxes of items belonging to family, especially my grandparents, Leroy & Donna Barmes, I came across the jewelry box containing some neat items…. The locket contains two photos I’ve never seen. The top photo is of … Continue reading →

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…An End of an Era: Mother Retires from EPD…

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

This morning, my brother, Destin, and I received an email from Mother: As of February 3rd, I am retired from the Elwood Police Department. Despite the fact Mother had expressed some consideration along this topic, we were not aware that … Continue reading →

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…Enter ANGELS, Stage-Right…

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Since childhood I have always sensed energizing, protective, and unseen guiding presences in my life. For several years a lovely lady visited me regularly during my sleep – or at least, what I thought was my sleep. Today, at age … Continue reading →

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Red River Valley…

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

RED RIVER VALLEY arranged and adapted by Arlo Guthrie From this valley they say you are going We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile For they say you are taking the sunshine That has brightened our pathways … Continue reading →

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USA Military Themes

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have always been a fan of the musical themes associated with each division of our country’s military. When I was conducting bands regularly, I could not wait to conduct THE ARMED FORCES SALUTE. Men’s Chorus, The Vocal Majority, performing … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Leroy…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

June 3, 2004, on a Thursday morning at 10:55am, my grandfather, Leroy Barmes, passed away. Grandpa loved nothing more than to make people laugh. In fact, it was his gift to us. Of course, it goes without saying that he … Continue reading →

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A legacy of humor… Grandma Jones

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today, June 2nd, would have been my great-great grandmother’s birthday. Anna Greenlee Jones, the daughter of Andrew Taylor Greenlee and Prudence Anna Ball, was born in 1875 in Boone Township, Madison County, Indiana. As young girls, Anna and her sisters, Carrie, Mary … Continue reading →

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Grandma Coo Coo

Posted on December 20, 2005 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today is a day I have always enjoyed celebrating – the birthday of my great-grandmother, Mary Belle Jones-Clary. This is a post from December 20, 2005… Once upon a time, there was the most darling little lady, christened Mary Belle … Continue reading →

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