Is there someone in your family tree who lived by themselves or would seek out time to be alone? Celebrate them this week by writing part of their story. Prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 15 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I have to admit I have been stumped on this one. IContinue reading “Week 15: 2023 Solitude”
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Week 13: 2023 Light A Candle
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”
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”
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”
My Tree in the Forest 