The Rhudys · Family & Local History
A living collection of remarkable ancestors, notable public-safety recordings, and weather observed from home—thoughtfully preserved and clearly told.
A digital family museum
Dates and records establish a life. Stories help us understand it. This collection brings the colorful people and consequential moments in our families into focus while preserving the evidence behind every account.
Featured ancestor
Augustine E. Willard (1748–28 April 1823) is identified as the fourth great-grandfather in David’s family branch. A will dated 28 April 1823 names his wife, Fanne, and six children. Records attributed to him include an 1817 tax-list entry for 233 acres on Swisher Creek and an 1820 census entry.
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Selected dispatches and incident radio traffic, organized by department so meaningful recordings are easy to find and hear.
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A living collection of remarkable ancestors, family moments, notable public-safety recordings, and weather observed from home—thoughtfully preserved and clearly told.
A digital family museum
Dates and records establish a life. Photographs and stories help us understand it. This collection keeps the people and moments in our families accessible for future generations.
Notable recordings
Selected dispatches and incident radio traffic, organized by department and date.
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Family photographs organized by gatherings, milestones, places, and the people who made them meaningful.
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Finished portraits of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters captured from the Texas night with a Seestar S50.
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