Category Archives: genealogy

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

As I write this, it is Veteran’s Day 2020, I want to share my appreciation to all who serve and those who have served.  As I explore my own family members who have served in the past, one story jumps out at me.  One great great grandfather served in the lesser-known “Spanish American War.” TheContinue reading “SPANISH AMERICAN WAR”

Obscure Finds

Every once-and-in-while I stumble across an obscure find and think “no one would know to look here for that.”  Usually I copy it or print it thinking “maybe someday I will share this, or someone will need it.”  Even if it isn’t helpful for me, I can’t overlook unique, obscure records, can you? Here isContinue reading “Obscure Finds”

Kids Love Genealogy Too

It’s back to school time and it got me thinking how to encourage kids to enjoy their family history. In my mind it’s never too early to start sharing family history with children.  Often one of the first words a child says is “daddy” or “mommy.”  That is the first step in understanding how yourContinue reading “Kids Love Genealogy Too”