<p>Richard D. Colbert is an Educator, Genealogist, and Writer. He graduated with a degree in Sociology from Excelsior College in New York and completed his Master's Degree in Education at Boston University. He is currently a Secondary School teacher and educator in Washington State.<br/>
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His research efforts included multiple weeks reviewing data from collections on-site at the Congressional Library and Pictorial Achieves in Washington D.C. The Franciszka story presents a blend of collected life struggles, a woman's internal desire for personal survival and her continual love of children.<br/>
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Richard D. Colbert believes that learning never stops and life always has lessons to teach us, thus he has made family and sharing his passion.</p>
