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 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 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 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 48 Overlooked
“We don’t always see something the first time it comes across our path. This week, consider a relative whom you didn’t pay much attention to when you first discovered him/her… or someone who was overlooked during their life. You could also explore a discovery you made using a resource or clue you previously overlooked. FeelContinue reading “Week 48 Overlooked”
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 38 New to Me
“Sometimes when a person buys a used car, they say that it isn’t new, but it’s “new to me.” Do you have something like that? What about a “new” favorite resource to use? Or even a “new” ancestor! Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments.” this weeks prompt from Amy JohnsonContinue reading “Week 38 New to Me”
My Tree in the Forest 