Chris Millard's World

First thing when we got to Pittsburgh, we went to visit my cousin, Jackie Alexander and his wife Bernie. I was thrilled to see them!

Their son, Duncan Haddow Alexander and his wife, Robin, came to visit while we were there. Duncan was named for my father, whom Jackie loved. Our visit was filled with memories by Jackie and Bernie. They recalled my father and things that happened when he was young. Jackie remembers Uncle Buddy as well. I was most taken with Jackie's memories of his parents (my Aunt Annie and Uncle John). He told things to me that I had never heard. I am looking forward to corresponding more with their daughter, Kathy. While at their house I talked with Kathy on the phone. Here is a picture of Duncan and Robin.

Mom and I drove to Claysville, Pennsylvania. Here is the Montgomery house where my mother (and my Uncle John and Aunt Esther) were born.

We went to the home where my Grandfather and Grandmother Haddow lived in Washington, PA. Duncan and Christina Haddow lived in very humble circumstances.

We went to the Claysville, Pennsylvania Cemetery. This is my father's grave.

Here is Mom in front of her parents' grave: John Nelson Montgomery Jr., and Grace McClain Clarke Montogmery.

Mom at the Claysville Cemetery

This is my Great Aunt Sarah's house, where my Grandmother, Grace McClain Clarke Montgomery was born. My mother spent several weeks every summer here visiting her grandparents. I came here as a child to play. Rick and I came here to visit Aunt Sarah and Uncle Harry Kelly after we were married.