52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 13-A Family Pattern Prompt: There are so many ways this theme could go! Naming patterns, behavior, migration, following an occupation for several generations, even sewing! Before I ever embarked on genealogy research, I knew that I was of Scottish heritage and wanted to know what plaid pattern, or “tartan,”… Continue reading Mad About Plaid
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 12-An Address With a Story. Prompt: So many stories are tied to a place. (For me, it would be my Grandma’s house.) What is a place that has special meaning for your family? When I think of my paternal grandparents, especially my grandmother, I think of their home. I… Continue reading Winds of Time
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 11-A Turning Point Prompt: In storytelling, there’s the pivotal moment – something happens and nothing is the same afterward. Think of a turning point in the life of an ancestor. It could be going to college, going to war (or not), or making an unpopular choice. You could also… Continue reading When a Wound Led to a Wedding
