My time blogging has obviously been quite limited over the past few years. I tend to spend time on Instagram and Facebook more than anywhere else online. It occurred to me today that I never even shared my thoughts on turning 50! Now, I'm weeks away from turning 51 and looking back again. Since I … Continue reading 2025 in a Nutshell
5 Ways To Squeeze In Genealogy During Your Trip Back Home
I don't get to go back home very often, but when I do, my first thought is how can I squeeze in some genealogy while I am there? I don't want to miss out on quality time with family, but I can have some fun while also gathering some new nuggets for my research. So … Continue reading 5 Ways To Squeeze In Genealogy During Your Trip Back Home
“Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot”
This week my mind has been focused on Shannon Cemetery in Bluffton, Ohio. I have no known connection to this town, but I feel strongly about preserving our nation's cemeteries and so it has become a hot topic for me. You see, one of the local influential men in the area decided that he didn't like seeing … Continue reading “Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot”
52 Ancestors: #7 Samuel Engel
Now's the time to resume the No Story Too Small challenge from last year! This time I am going to introduce you to my Great Great Grandfather, Samuel Hirsch Engel. He is the father of my maternal great grandmother, Tony. Here's what I've learned over the past few years since I began researching Samuel's life. Samuel Engel and his family … Continue reading 52 Ancestors: #7 Samuel Engel
Wordless Wednesday- Margaret Knowlan Morse McGraw
Below is a photo that is far back on my family tree. Margaret is my 2X Great grandmother on my mom's side. Her father, Dennis Knowlan came from Ireland and settled in Michigan City, Indiana. And the rest... is unknown!
Jen Alford 