Climbing my family tree I came across bad blood on the branches. That can probably be said for many of us. I love paging through old family scrapbooks. Faces captured on paper resembling those I love, those I don’t know . . . and me. Resembling not a picture perfect family. I think we all would like to know where we come … [Read more...]
My Begats
How many of us know the name of our great-grandmother? Or, our great-greats? I have a Sara Jane and a plain Sarah. I also have a John Henry Carter back there, the only believing relative I’m aware of. Years ago I did an extensive genealogy search, complete with photos and stories. One family member was displeased with me … [Read more...]