#52AncestorsIn52Weeks The search for our ancestors would not be complete with a few hurdles to jump as we wander through the records that help us to find the puzzle pieces together to tell our story. Appreciating our relatives and the history they share should be cherished. As we try to give life to the paper … Continue reading Brick Wall →

#52Ancestors When we look at our family, we often refer to the size...number of siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. We may determine that an only child or maybe a sibling or two is a small family. Often families become disconnected and we may just conclude...it’s a small family. I have been doing genealogy since 1980...wow! It’s … Continue reading Large Family →

Devoted Daughter = Bachelorette (photo)

#52Ancestors Minnie Ett Lamb (3rd Great Aunt) As we explore the many bachelor uncles and bachelorette aunts scattered about the family tree, a few called out to me. While a devotion to teaching and a desire for advancement of education which was uncommon for women appeared to be the driving force for a 1st cousin … Continue reading Devoted Daugher = Bachelorette →

#52Ancestors - Dig deeper for the whole story. Things aren’t always what they seem. Remember...documents are only as accurate as the person giving the information and/or recording. Some mistakes (names, dates, locations, spellings, etc) are not necessarily human error, but an intentional untruth! Anna Grace Waller (my great-grandmother) was born April 22, 1889 in Solon, … Continue reading At The Courthouse →

#52Ancestors (We have very few photos. I envy and admire families with a treasure trove of family photos. Alfred Asbury Westbrook Family1919

#52Ancestors Love transcends generations. Great-granddaughter...Great-grandmother2018-1942

#52Ancestors For those who are new to genealogy, this entry is intended to provided food for thought and an understanding of the reality of research results. Whatever your reason for taking that DNA test or beginning your journey to find your ancestors, there is much you need to understand. The first and most important key … Continue reading Surprise! →

#52Ancestors At The Library My road to research has taken a 38 year journey through Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, South Carolina, Oregon, Connecticut, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland and Hungary. It began with an infant on my lap as I found the genealogical holdings could be found close to home at the county library. Genealogical Librarian, Barbara … Continue reading The Evolution of the Library →

#52Ancestors - My 3rd great grandmother Dear Sylvia,   During my many years of research, I have always thought that I would love to not only meet you, but have an amazing conversation with you about your life. There are so many unanswered questions that have no possibility of being answered now that you have … Continue reading I’d Like To Meet… Sylvia Chamberlin Lamb →