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Dorothy Ruble Hudson resides in Fairfield Co., Lancaster, Ohio where many of the westward bound Miesses first settled on their sojourn to fairer pastures. She graduated from Lancaster High, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Greenville College, Illinois and furthered her studies at Ohio University. Dorothy taught elementary school over thirty years retiring in 1991 to care for her aging parents and help rear two grandchildren. Her father, Anthony Ruble, was deeply involved in family genealogical research and Dorothy relished spending time assisting him. After his death it was her passion to continue researching Miesse roots. Dorothy is a member of the local DAR, Genealogy Society and Fairfield Heritage Association. She loves to travel, research, garden, play the church organ and spend time with family and friends. Mary now lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband. She graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL with her Bachelor of Arts and received her M.B.A. from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She has recently published a book entitled “500+ Revolutionary War Obituaries and Death Notices” and now has Volume 2 of that series ready for publication. Mary is a member of the DAR among other organizations. She writes a column for Ancestry’s Roots Web and previously was Editor of “Imprints”, a publication for The Genealogical Society of Broward County Florida. Mary was president of Computer Services and Training Inc. in Fort Myers, FL. Mary is a busy lady but still finds time to enjoy her favorite things; traveling, writing, research and spending time with her husband and family. Mary's new passion is photography.