“Would any of your ancestors have needed someone to translate for them? Have you had to work with records in a language other than your own? No matter the language, it’s a good time to write!” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for week 10 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I skipped Week 9 forContinue reading “Week 10: 2023 Translation”
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Week 52 Looking Ahead
You did it! Week 52! Who do you want to find more about in 2023? Now would be a good time to write up what you know (or what you think you know!) and consider what your next steps are. (Of course, feel free to interpret the theme in other ways!) I was very excited toContinue reading “Week 52 Looking Ahead”
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 45 Ghost Story
Does an affinity for ghost stories translate to a love for genealogy?
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”
My Tree in the Forest 