Tag Archives: Iceland

Week 16: 2023 Should Be A Movie!

What is family history without the stories? (It’s a bunch of cold, lonely facts, that’s what!) What story in your family should be up on the silver screen? Prompt given for Week 16 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks by Amy Johnson Crow. Who wouldn’t love to see Iceland in a movie! I haven’t beenContinue reading “Week 16: 2023 Should Be A Movie!”

Week 7: 2023 Outcast

“Sadly, it isn’t uncommon to find someone who was set apart from their family or who was rejected by society. This week, you could give them back at least part of their story. You could also take a different angle and write about an object that was cast out, or maybe getting a cast off.Continue reading “Week 7: 2023 Outcast”

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 49 New Horizons

“Growth often means pushing into unknown territory. Did any of your ancestors push to see new horizons (literally or figuratively)? How about you? Have you pushed your research by stretching into “new-to-you” resources or techniques? Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments below.” prompt by Amy Johnson Crow for 52 AncestorsContinue reading “Week 49 New Horizons”

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”