Over the past few months I have had some wonderful breakthroughs in my engineering career as well as my genealogy career. I have always known that my genealogy business would have to take a back seat to my engineering job, but I think I had always thought that the chances of real success in my … Continue reading Balancing My Careers
Dealing with a Smoky Bible
In May I was fortunate to get several bags full of family photographs and other items from my dad. I was unprepared for a great find- my grandfather's family Bible! Based on the names written in the inside cover, I believe that it was his mother's originally. Even more amazing was how much of … Continue reading Dealing with a Smoky Bible
Margaret Clifford- High School Grad
In May I received several bags of documents, photos, and other ephemera that had been in my dad's keeping the past few years. As I have slowly tried to get rid of the smoky stink that clings to everything, I have gone through and begun scanning and documenting the contents. It wasn't until I began … Continue reading Margaret Clifford- High School Grad
Family Mystery? I Want to Help!
Do have a family mystery that you'd like help solving? I would love to help! You can post your question here or send me a private message and I will pick one each month to assist pro bono!
Tombstone Tuesday- Shirley A. and Albert O. Ashbrook
Though this is a pretty recent headstone, I love the creativity that is shown here. I've seen several of these etched stones with graphics. Maybe mine will have my family tree etched on! Or a QR code? Good thing I have many years before I need to worry about such things. What's the most unique … Continue reading Tombstone Tuesday- Shirley A. and Albert O. Ashbrook
Jen Alford 