“We don’t always see something the first time it comes across our path. This week, consider a relative whom you didn’t pay much attention to when you first discovered him/her… or someone who was overlooked during their life. You could also explore a discovery you made using a resource or clue you previously overlooked. FeelContinue reading “Week 48 Overlooked”
Category Archives: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Week 47 Wrong Side of the Law
“Scoundrels. Ne’er-do-wells. Criminals. Every family has them. This week, explore someone like that in your family tree. Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments.” prompt by Amy Johnson Crow for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. Do I have scoundrels in my tree? I honestly have not found anyone I would considerContinue reading “Week 47 Wrong Side of the Law”
Week 46 Tombstones
Childhood death is always sad to encounter.
Week 45 Ghost Story
Does an affinity for ghost stories translate to a love for genealogy?
Week 44 Shadows
“There are some ancestors who seem to hide in darkness, whose stories are hard to tease out. There are also people who “live in the shadow” of someone else. This week, shine some light on one of those ancestors. Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments.” prompt by Amy Johnson CrowContinue reading “Week 44 Shadows”
Week 43 Organize
…it has to be what works best for you and how your brain works. We are each unique and come with our own restrictions and abilities.
Week 42 Lost
“As family historians, we deal with a lot of things that are lost or on the verge of it… memories, records, people… This week, you could explore something that has been lost or the experience of losing something. Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments.” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow forContinue reading “Week 42 Lost”
Week 41 Passed Down
“We can pass down lots of things: stories, clothes, special items. What is something that has been passed down to you or that you’ve passed down to someone else? Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments below.” prompt by Lisa Johnson Crowe for week 41. My mom, Helen (Kirkwood) Cook, didn’tContinue reading “Week 41 Passed Down”
Week 40 Preservation
“Think for a moment about all of the records you’ve used in your family history research and what it took to preserve them. What are you thankful that was preserved (or what do you wish had been preserved)? What are you working to preserve?” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 40. I have toContinue reading “Week 40 Preservation”
Week 39 Road Trip
“I love a good road trip! Have you ever taken an ancestral road trip? What did you discover? Maybe you have stories of an ancestor who took to the open road. Share the stories this week! Feel free to share your links and stories in the comments.” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 39.Continue reading “Week 39 Road Trip”
My Tree in the Forest 