Colen Shaw Legacy
Mrs Jack White Sr was an accomplished genealogist and we are fortunate to inherit her considerable work on our family tree.
The Judge's Journey
The Willie Watson Narrative
Jack's mother, Ellen Watson led an interesting and varied life before marrying and raising a family first with Dr. Godwin who died of tuberculosis, and later with AC White. (Jack's father)
In Texas. Shocking Lack of Ex-es.
Here I am in the great state of Texas. Purportedly, I've been living in Galveston but what does that Willie Nelson know anyway. Short overnight in Amarillo which of course I cannot help but refer to as Armadillo.
Enchanted, My Dear
Crossed into New Mexico on Sunday November 30th. Heading out of Tucson, I went past Cochise Stronghold. With a name like that, I had to know more. Turns out Cochise and his band held the high ground in the mountains outside Tucson and were never defeated. He died peacefully of…
Geronimo Slept Here, Now Me Too
Finally arrived in Tucson for a highly anticipated visit with my Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy for Thanksgiving.
Seattle > Needles, CA
If you're into such things I've been to Oakland, OR, Red Bluff, CA, Angels Camp, CA, Tehachapi CA and tomorrow it is on to Needles, CA. I'm finding a groove of boondocking at wineries and then staying a night at an RV park. The drop in gas prices has allowed me to afford the…
November 11... 1918 vs. 2014
Veteran's Day, or Remembrance Day in the UK, originally marked the end of the First World War.
Getting Ready to Roll
In a mere 46 days I'll be packing up my RV and heading out on a great adventure. My goal is to complete the research I've begun on a book about my grandfather, Jack F. White Sr. While I'll probably leave my white linen pants and shoes at home (all that ironing!) I will be taking…