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”
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Week 5: 2023 Oops!
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Week 4 2023 Education
“There are lots of ways you could approach this theme: teachers, yearbook photos, tales of being a good (or bad) student. You could also highlight an ancestor who got their education at the “School of Hard Knocks.” prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 4 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I chose to writeContinue reading “Week 4 2023 Education”
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 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 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 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 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”
Week 33 Service
He’ll never forget that war is the dirtiest and most horrible business a man can engage in.
My Tree in the Forest 