Due to unforeseen circumstances I now have a lot of free time to do research on my family tree. So I have spent the past couple days trying to get my information organized enough so that I can see where there are holes in my research. While I enjoy the process of organization and often get a … Continue reading Free Time for Research
Random Acts of Kindness
Today I had a fun little side trip that hopefully assisted in another woman’s family history search. She lives in Montana and had found my contact information on the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness website. I’d heard about it through Genealogy Gems Podcast and thought it would be a fun thing to do and could … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
Margaret Ann Clifford (1925-2008)
Margaret (Marge) was born September 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Violetta Agnes Senn (1902-1997) and John Leo Clifford (1902-1980). She had two sisters, Mary Elizabeth and Barbara Louise, and a younger brother Thomas Richard. In the 1930 census the family lived at 2204 1/2 Miami Street, South Bend, Indiana. In late 1947, Marge met … Continue reading Margaret Ann Clifford (1925-2008)
Clifford Family Revelations & Morse Breakthroughs
Earlier this month I was fortunate to have my dad come and visit. I don't get to see him very often so I appreciated the fact that he drove the 6 hours to see me. It was great catching up and getting the chance to see photos that he'd gotten from my Uncle Tom's apartment. … Continue reading Clifford Family Revelations & Morse Breakthroughs
Paying Respects to Another Lost Family Member
It’s been a rough week in the Alford clan. I mentioned my Uncle Tom who passed away earlier this week, but today I learned of another loss in the family. I have some family out in California that are descendants of my Aunt Bobby. I haven’t seen or heard from them in many years, but … Continue reading Paying Respects to Another Lost Family Member
Jen Alford 