They had no children of their own, but these three sisters mentored countless children. 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 19-"A Question the Records Can’t Answer” Prompt: Outside of letters and diaries, most of the records we use in genealogy don’t tell us the “why” and “how” of our ancestors’ lives. We can read the… Continue reading It Takes a Village
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
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
