Adding info on hereditary society membership

_includes/figure.html

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+    <div class="card">
+        <figure>
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+            <img class="featured-img mx-auto {{ img_border }}" src="{{ '/assets/img/' | append: include.image | relative_url }}" alt="{{ include.alt | default: 'no description' }}" {% if include.load != null %}loading="lazy"{% else %}loading="{{ include.loading }}"{% endif %}/>
+            {% if include.link != null %}</a>{% endif %}
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about-me.md

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 * Post Secondary Educational Options Program, Miami University
 
 <div class="row">
+  <div class="col-12 col-md-6">
+    <h2 id="professional-titles">Professional Titles</h2>
+    <ul>
+      <li>Chartered Scientist</li>
+      <li>Chartered Mathematician</li>
+      <li><a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-EURING.pdf">European Engineer</a></li>
+      <li><a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-ECUK-CEng.pdf">Chartered Engineer</a></li>
+      <li><a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-FBCS.pdf">Chartered IT Professional</a></li>
+    </ul>
+  </div>
   <div class="col-12 col-md-6">
     <h2 id="major-awards">Major Awards</h2>
     <ul>
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       <li>Senior Member of the <a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-IEEE-SM.pdf">IEEE</a></li>
     </ul>
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-  <div class="col-12 col-md-6">
-    <h2 id="major-awards">Professional Titles</h2>
-    <ul>
-      <li>Chartered Scientist</li>
-      <li>Chartered Mathematician</li>
-      <li><a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-EURING.pdf">European Engineer</a></li>
-      <li><a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-ECUK-CEng.pdf">Chartered Engineer</a></li>
-      <li><a href="/assets/docs/JHoward-FBCS.pdf">Chartered IT Professional</a></li>
-    </ul>
-  </div>
 </div>
 
 

family/century-families-of-ohio.md

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+---
+id: century-families-of-ohio
+title: Century Families of Ohio
+date: 2024-07-29
+author: k3jph
+layout: page
+guid: century-families-of-ohio
+featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+permalink: /family/century-families-of-ohio
+redirect_from: [/family/cfo, /family/ogs/cfo]
+---
+
+{% include figure.html image="hereditary-societies/ogs-cfo.svg" 
+    placement="right" width="3"
+    link="https://www.ogs.org/about/lineage/cfo"
+    cap="Logo of the Century Families of Ohio"
+    alt="Logo of the Century Families of Ohio" %}
+
+> Member _jure_ Mina Elizabeth Hall (1888, Paulding County), Charles
+> Franklin Cavender (1892, Miami County), Mary Jane Cavender (1918,
+> Montgomery County), and Ralph Everett Rees (1916, Shelby County)
+
+The [Century Families of Ohio
+(CFO)](https://www.ogs.org/about/lineage/cfo/) is a lineage society
+under the [Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS)](https://www.ogs.org/),
+dedicated to recognizing the descendants of individuals who lived in
+Ohio from 1861 to 100 years before the year of application.  At the time
+of this application, that was 1924. Membership in CFO acknowledges the
+deep-rooted connection to Ohio's history and heritage. Members provide
+documented proof of their ancestors' residency in Ohio during the
+specified period, helping to preserve the state's genealogical and
+historical records.
+
+### Mina Hall and Charles Franklin Cavender
+
+[Mina Elizabeth Hall](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hall-76727), born on
+February 9, 1888, in Paulding County, Ohio, was a teacher and homemaker.
+She married [Charles Franklin
+Cavender](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cavender-524), born on July 23,
+1892, in Newton, Miami County, Ohio, who worked as a farmer. Their lives
+reflect the everyday experiences of Ohioans during their time. They were
+the parents of [Mary Jane
+Cavender](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cavender-523), who later married
+[Ralph Everett Rees](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rees-4585),
+continuing the family's legacy in Ohio.
+
+Because I was unable to find a birth record for Mina, the first date I
+am able to prove she was resident in Ohio is as of December 8, 1915,
+when she and Charles received their marriage certificate.
+
+### Legacy
+
+Mina and Charles's connection to Ohio provides a glimpse into the
+state's past and the lives of its residents. Their documented lineage,
+including their marriage and the birth of their daughter Mary Jane,
+establishes the family's eligibility for the Century Families of Ohio.
+This membership highlights the continuity of the family's presence in
+the region and their contributions to its community.
+

family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio.md

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+---
+id: military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio
+title: Military Order of the Daughters and Sons of Ohio
+date: 2024-07-04
+author: k3jph
+layout: page
+guid: military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio
+featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+permalink: /family/military-order-of-the-daughters-and-sons-of-ohio
+redirect_from: [/family/modso, /family/ogs/modso]
+---
+
+{% include figure.html image="hereditary-societies/ogs-modso.svg" 
+    placement="right" width="3"
+    link="https://www.ogs.org/about/lineage/modso"
+    cap="Logo of the Military Order of the Daughters and Sons of Ohio"
+    alt="Logo of the Military Order of the Daughters and Sons of Ohio" %}
+
+> Member _jure_ Ralph Everett Rees (World War II); member no. 48
+
+The [Military Order of the Daughters and Sons of Ohio
+(MODSO)](https://www.ogs.org/about/lineage/modso) is a lineage society
+dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of Ohio residents who
+served in the armed forces of the United States or the British colonial
+forces before the American Revolutionary War.  As part of the [Ohio
+Genealogical Society](https://www.ogs.org/), MODSO recognizes
+individuals who can prove descent from these servicemen and women. The
+society's mission is to celebrate and document the contributions of
+these military ancestors, ensuring their sacrifices and stories are
+remembered for future generations.
+
+One of the notable members of my family who qualifies for recognition by
+MODSO is my maternal grandfather, [Ralph Everett
+Rees](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rees-4585). Ralph served in the
+[Army of the United
+States](https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Army_of_the_United_States)
+during World War II. His service began with a [deployment to North
+Africa](https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/allied-military-operations-in-north-africa),
+but as Axis forces led by Rommel were retreating, he was redirected and
+retrained as a paratrooper. On his [first jump over
+Sicily](https://www.asomf.org/airborne-operations-in-sicily-operation-husky/),
+Ralph was shot in the leg by a Nazi soldier. He endured 12 months as a
+prisoner of war before being transferred to a military hospital in Long
+Island, New York. Following his recovery, Ralph returned to Troy, Ohio,
+where he worked for [The Hobart Manufacturing
+Company](https://www.hobartcorp.com/). After retiring, he pursued
+farming in nearby Casstown.
+
+My membership in MODSO allows me to honor Ralph's bravery and resilience
+while supporting the society's mission of preserving Ohio's rich
+military history. Through this membership, I aim to contribute to the
+recognition and appreciation of the countless Ohioans whose service and
+sacrifices have shaped our nation's history.

family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county.md

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+---
+id: settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county
+title: Settlers and Builders of Hamilton County
+date: 2024-08-04
+author: k3jph
+layout: page
+guid: settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county
+featured_image: /assets/img/family.webp
+permalink: /family/settlers-and-builders-of-hamilton-county
+redirect_from: [/family/sbhc, /family/hcgs/sbhc]
+---
+
+> Member _jure_ Cordelia Curran (1858)
+
+The Settlers and Builders of Hamilton County (SBHC) is a lineage society
+under the Hamilton County Genealogical Society (HCGS), dedicated to
+recognizing the descendants of pioneers who lived in Hamilton County
+between January 1, 1821, and December 31, 1860.  Membership in SBHC
+acknowledges a family's deep-rooted connection to Hamilton County's
+history and heritage. Members provide documented proof of their
+ancestors' residency in the county during this specified period,
+contributing to the preservation of the county's genealogical and
+historical records.
+
+### Cordelia Curran
+
+[Cordelia Curran](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Curran-3638), born about
+1858 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a direct link to the pioneering families of
+Hamilton County. Her life and legacy offer a window into the county’s
+formative years and the experiences of its early residents. Through the
+process of genealogical research, it has been confirmed that Cordelia
+resided in Hamilton County during the crucial period of settlement and
+growth.
+