“Where did your ancestors explore? Who moved around a lot? You could also share records, libraries, or archives that you’ve explored in. Remember, there’s no wrong way to interpret the theme! Feel free to post your links and stories in the comments.” My grand Aunt Mary and her husband Orson were a very adventurous couple.Continue reading “Week 36 Exploration”
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Week 32 At the Library
…how to share a love of reading
Week 30 Teams
Teamwork!
Week 29 Fun Facts
The theme for week 29 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is Fun Fact. I have a small box of letters and cards I have been wanting to scan into the computer. These were saved by my parents and are really fun to read. Some of the cards have letters included that give information aboutContinue reading “Week 29 Fun Facts”
Week 27: Extended Family
Minnie and Grandma Marion
Week 24: Popular Name
The theme for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is Popular Name. I thought I would talk about my Grandfather’s family for this topic. Here is a link for a guide to traditional Scottish naming patterns that I found helpful. The link is from Find My Past, this is a really good website for records fromContinue reading “Week 24: Popular Name”
Week 23 Mistakes
Janet Cook Hartje fan chart
Week 22 Conflict
My grandfather was a fighter!
Week 20 Textile
Did you have a milliner in your family?
Week 12 Joined Together
…they were joined together in their journey as brothers, as miners, as family.
My Tree in the Forest 