Inlaws and Outlaws
[Note from the Proprietor: Since today's scheduled post accidentally posted yesterday (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!), I'll make this one short. Enjoy!]
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. I finally found out where my “outlaw” streak came from.
My mom sent me this photo the other day. See that tough-looking fellow on the left? It turns out he’s one of my ancestors; my grandfather’s cousin, or something (on my mother’s side).
The way I understand it, the story goes something like this:
He was just a regular guy, minding his own business when he was suddenly conscripted into the army! He spent several months in Pancho Villa’s army, wandering around with them wherever they went. One day, while somewhere in the vicinity of San Antonio, Texas, he decided he’d had enough and went AWOL.
But he liked that area of Texas so much, once Pancho Villa and his army moved on he decided to stick around and settle there. Eventually, he got married and raised a family. Thus, many of my relatives and cousins are from San Antonio.
Somehow, it helps to at least partially explain my somewhat wild streak, don’cha think?
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Bob, Very cool! We can also see where you got your proclivity for big hats. It’s fun to learn about your ancestors, isn’t it?
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Sheesh, Brad; considering the things I’m just now finding out, it’s a miracle I was even born!
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It’s interesting the things we look for or identify with. I’m not entirely surprised you felt a sense of connection with an outlaw…
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Robert,
Your ancestor settled in my neck of the woods. When I run into wild characters hereabouts, I’ll ask if they’re related to you.
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@Joanna – Actually, that’s been one I’ve been ruminatin’ for a while. We’ll have to pull it out next year, though. End of the year projects are already set.
@Lillie – Actually, on my father’s side, pretty much every Hruzek in the country is related. I think my mother’s side has a bit smaller percentage of the San Antonio population, though.
Robert, I loved your attitude! As a descendent, we must always remembering and proud of our ancestor.
That’s why I have a lof of passion in the American History…lol
Thanks, Wilson. My own attitude is sometimes the ONLY thing I have control of!
Thats Great I don’t know much about my family history because my father is no where to be found and my moms adopted and they will only release certain information to her.
Lucky you!
Sorry to hear that, Matt. Sometimes it helps to know a bit about where ya came from.
Hey, thanks for dropping by the Zone!