With seven children born to my maternal great grandparents between 1886 and 1901, you would expect many descendants today. However, my maternal grandfather, William Theodore Franz, was the only one who married and had children. His sister Edith died at seven years of age after being thrown from a horse. Sisters Dora and Lillian lived long lives but never married or had children. The youngest brother, Clem, was killed at 32 years old by a falling log. The most tragic … Continue reading