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Cut from the Same Cloth
At least four generations of women in my family possessed/possess significant skill in needlework and other handwork. My grandmother also spent some leisure time out of the house, going to a local ceramics studio…
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James Cathcart in the Darbies
Learning of an ancestor’s conscription by the British Navy brings to mind…opera. One of my favorite things about genealogy research is how, in the course of trying to better understand the context of the…
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Pulling Up Roots
At least it’s a little easier with a backhoe than with a plow. Relocating has become easier, and more options to assist in the moving process are available than ever before. But at the…
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“Our Time Is Up.”
My great-grandmother apparently spent some time in a psychiatric hospital . The thought of her suffering haunts me today. … Continue reading “Our Time Is Up.” →
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The Precursor to Glamping: The Camp Curry Experience
Their passion for Yosemite led to the creation of an adventure travel experience unique for its time. … Continue reading The Precursor to Glamping: The Camp Curry Experience →
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Winchester. The Town, Not the Rifle.
This rural town was the home of my ancestors. One was a Major League pitcher.… Continue reading Winchester. The Town, Not the Rifle. →
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We Named Her Beryl
Granted, we think our daughter is a gem, but her middle name is actually in homage to the grandmother she never knew. In Ashkenazic tradition, one of the greatest expressions of love is naming…
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Remembering Paul Burton Curry
In honor of Memorial Day, I have chosen to profile an ancestor from my tree who died in the line of duty in World War II. Paul Burton Curry (1922-1945) was born in Ellettsville,…
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My Granduncle: Twentieth Century Scottish Stoic
My granduncle, James Williamson (1912-1981), was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age. Earlier, I wrote at length about how this neurological disorder impacted his professional and personal aspirations. I also contemplated how today’s…
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