52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 4: Witness to History PROMPT: What historical events did your ancestor witness or live through? Don't forget that local history is just as important as world history! Joe Stern, a self-portrait My husband's "Grandpa Joe" not only lived through and personally witnessed a lot of major historical events… Continue reading Sketching the Scene
A flyer promoting land in Kansas, 1878.From the Kansas Historical Society website. 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 2: Origins PROMPT: Genealogists often get the question, "Where is your family from?" With this week's theme, you could explore an immigrant ancestor, but you could also think about the origin of other aspects of your family.… Continue reading Sunflower State Settlers
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 1: Family Lore PROMPT: Many of us have heard stories from our grandparents about incredible feats our ancestors did or a famous person we're related to. What's a tale that has been passed down in your family? Did it end up being true or did it turn out… Continue reading Burning Questions
Talking Leaves 