Winds of Time

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

When a Wound Led to a Wedding

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

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