Houses Divided

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 10- Changed My Thinking Prompt: Genealogy is all about discovery. What is something you’ve found about an ancestor that changed your way of thinking about them? Perhaps genealogy has led you to think about bigger issues differently. Approaching this assignment, I thought about what might have been bigger issues… Continue reading Houses Divided

Bothered and Bewildered

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 9 - Conflicting Clues Prompt: The theme for Week 9 is “Conflicting Clues.” Sources don’t always agree, and it’s up to us as genealogists to sort out what is correct. This week, explore an ancestor whose records pointed in different directions. How did you sort it out? It's been… Continue reading Bothered and Bewildered

He Shall Feed [and Follow] His Flock

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 8 - A Big Decision Prompt: The theme for Week 8 is “A Big Decision.” Life is filled with choices – some easy, some life-changing. Think about a big decision an ancestor had to make. Maybe it was choosing between staying in their home or moving across the ocean.… Continue reading He Shall Feed [and Follow] His Flock