Recently I was listening to my favorite podcaster, Lisa Louise Cook of Genealogy Gems, and she mentioned how important it is to start writing down your own stories. I then realized how little I’ve done for myself. Sure, I’ve kept journals, diaries, and blogs over the years, but I’ve noticed that I tend to write … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Write Down Your Own Memories
Happy Holidays
I haven’t had a chance to post about the family history research I have been able to do over the past couple months. I suppose that happens when you get wrapped up in finding a job (success!), traveling, visiting family, working on home improvement projects, and making Christmas presents. Anyway, I’ve had a few minor … Continue reading Happy Holidays
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)
Interesting Possibility on Alford Side of Family Tree
This morning I was poking around a bit on the family tree and exploring my great-great-great-grandparents on the Alford side. Well, it looks like my GGGGrandmother Nancy Cole Moytoy was the daughter of Cherokee Indians. I'd always heard hints of this in family stories, but I'd always thought it was a stretch. Now I'm thinking … Continue reading Interesting Possibility on Alford Side of Family Tree
Jen Alford 