Using the Letters to Fill in Information I know many would not want to read the letters, but this has been so great for me! … Read more

Learning More About My Mother from Army Letters I have learned so much about my mother in these letters. They cover five years and I … Read more

Army Letters to his Sweetheart Part 1 This weeks endeavor? Reading through several years of old letters that my father sent home to my mother. … Read more

Don’t Forget the Family Bibles The old Bibles could be one of your most import resources. There could be all types of notes inside, along … Read more

That Little Store Still Intrigues Me Wow, I’m still reading about that little store of Trice and Altman! The Library of Congress is an amazing … Read more

The Physical Search I love looking around antique stores, mainly because I love antiques! But, there is so much history there as well. Every time … Read more

Don’t forget the nearby graves This adventure was a cemetery search and walk, really more of a treasure hunt. This treasure was a great aunt … Read more

They are Family  – Now Where do They Go? I love the fact that both sides of my family had items that were either important … Read more

Little did I know, the ring I received that year would have such an impact on my life and my genealogy trail. I was young, … Read more

Recently a friend reminded me how important it is to document my own history for genealogy purposes. It’s funny how I find it hard to … Read more

One of the first questions I get asked, when people find out of my interest in genealogy is “what about all that cousins first removed … Read more