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
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
