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Week 12: 2023 Membership

“It isn’t unusual to find our ancestors as members of a group, such as churches, school alumni, veterans organizations, or fraternal societies. Have you found an ancestor who was as member of a group? Or maybe you’ve made a discovery by being a member of a genealogical or historical society.” prompt from Amy Johnson CrowContinue reading “Week 12: 2023 Membership”

Week 11: 2023 Lucky?

“Were any of your ancestors lucky? Maybe someone won the Georgia Land Lottery? Do you consider yourself lucky to have discovered a particular ancestor or document?” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I feel lucky just to be here when I learn about many of the situations my family haveContinue reading “Week 11: 2023 Lucky?”

Week 3: 2023 Out of Place

“Have you ever found an ancestor in an unexpected location? What about finding a record someplace that surprised you? Or what about that one great-great-uncle who moved out West when everyone else in the family stayed put? This is a good week to write about them.” this is the prompt from Amy Johnson Crow forContinue reading “Week 3: 2023 Out of Place”

Week 2, 2023: Favorite Photo

“I’ve had this theme in almost every version of 52 Ancestors because, let’s face it, who can choose just one?! Plus, we should be telling the stories of those photos so they don’t get lost to time.” Week 2 prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. This photo seems very innovativeContinue reading “Week 2, 2023: Favorite Photo”

Week 1 2023: I’d Like To Meet

“Most of us have an ancestor who we’d like to meet (even if it’s to ask, “What are your parents’ names?”) This week, write about that ancestor or why you’d want to meet him or her. Feel free to be creative!” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 1 2023. It’s hard to chose justContinue reading “Week 1 2023: I’d Like To Meet”

Week 51 Perserverence

Who is an ancestor who had to persevere? Who is an ancestor you had to persevere in order to find?! Share their story this week. Feel free to leave your links and stories in the comments. In looking at the stories of my and my husbands ancestors I can’t name one who didn’t have toContinue reading “Week 51 Perserverence”

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 36 Exploration

“Where did your ancestors explore? Who moved around a lot? You could also share records, libraries, or archives that you’ve explored in. Remember, there’s no wrong way to interpret the theme! Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments.” My grand Aunt Mary and her husband Orson were a very adventurous couple.Continue reading “Week 36 Exploration”