The theme for Week 36 and September is “Exploration.” Where did your ancestors explore? Who moved around a lot? You could also share records, libraries, or archives that you’ve explored in. There used to be a slogan that said, “Join the Army and see the World.” At Ancestry, I found Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 33 – Service
Week 33’s theme is “Service.” Military service. Service stations. In service to others. Even good or bad service at a restaurant. My first cousin once removed, Frank E. Westmoreland, was identified for this theme because of his military service. In 1930 he was an eight-year-old, living with his maternal grandparents, Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 32 – At the Library
This week’s theme is “At the Library.” Do you have any librarians in your family? What about fond memories of going to the library? The most extensive libraries of genealogical works are the Family History Library (LDS), the Library of Congress (LOC), the New York City Public Library, Allen County Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 31 – Help
This week’s theme is “Help.” When did an ancestor give or receive help? My first thought is of the neighbors who brought meals to my great-grandparents and their children while they were sick with the Spanish Flu. Another route you could take is when you’ve received help in your genealogy Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 30 – Teams
This week’s theme is “Teams.” Did any ancestors play on a team (or root for one)? Don’t forget about teams at work. There are also teams of horses and oxen. Training camp started this week for the pro football teams, and my favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles. My husband Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 29 – Fun Fact
This week’s theme is “Fun Fact.” Not everything in family history has to be serious. July 24th was our 51st Wedding Anniversary. We celebrated it with a couple of our friends. Fun fact #1 is I only knew my husband five weeks before we married. We met on June Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 28 – Character
The theme for this week was “character.” To me, your character is your attitude, behavior, and beliefs. I struggled with this one. I thought you couldn’t find a person’s character for someone you do not know, but that is not true. My paternal grandfather married in Alabama when he already Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 27 – Extended Family
Growing up, my grandmother always talked about her cousin Fannie Dotson. I believe Fannie was living in Athens, Alabama, at that time. Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of meeting cousin Fannie, but I did meet her daughter and granddaughter. Attending a Genealogy Conference in Denver allowed me to meet Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 26 – Identity
The theme for Week 26 (June 28-July 4) is “Identity.” In genealogy, we seek out the identities of our ancestors. But they were more than just names. I believe we develop our values, beliefs, and our personality in childhood. My values come from my upbringing with my maternal grandparents. They were Continue Reading
2022 – #52 Ancestors Challenge – Week 25 – Broken Branch
There are multiple meanings for a “Broken Branch” family member. I am claiming it as “life cut short.” “Broken Branch” means a child could have lived a day or up to 16 years of age. Due to the loss of records for births under 10, I don’t have many children identified. Continue Reading