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 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 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”