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Week 15: 2023 Solitude

Is there someone in your family tree who lived by themselves or would seek out time to be alone? Celebrate them this week by writing part of their story. Prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 15 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I have to admit I have been stumped on this one. IContinue reading “Week 15: 2023 Solitude”

Week 13: 2023 Light A Candle

Candles are often lit in remembrance, in prayer, or when the power goes out for 5 days because of an ice storm. Prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 13 of 52 Ancestors. This post is in remembrance for those who served and in prayer for a brighter future. There are so many veterans inContinue reading “Week 13: 2023 Light A Candle”

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 10 Worship

“Religion played an important role in the lives of many of our ancestors. Write about how a person’s faith impacted their life, how an ancestor was involved with their church, or a discovery you’ve made in church records. Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments below.” prompt by Amy Johnson CrowContinue reading “Week 10 Worship”

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 50 Traditions

“This week’s theme is “Traditions.” Many families have special traditions for this time of year. This week, write about a tradition that your family enjoys (or doesn’t enjoy!) and the ancestors that it brings to mind. Do you know who started that tradition? Who changed it over the years?” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow forContinue reading “Week 50 Traditions”

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 37 High and Low

“Life is rarely a straight line; there are highs and lows. Is there an ancestor who experienced both? You could also take a more literal interpretation of mountains and valleys, or even tall and short. Feel free to share your links and stories in the comments.” Prompt for the week from Amy Johnson Crow MyContinue reading “Week 37 High and Low”