Left side of table (near to far)- Grandpa Billie Alford, Uncle Tom Clifford, John Long, Grandma Margaret (Clifford) Alford Far end of Table- Great Grandpa John Clifford, Gail Long Near End of Table- Craig Long Right side of Table (near to far)- Great Grandma Violetta Senn Clifford, Aunt Jean (Clifford) Long, Great Aunt Marie Clifford, Great Aunt Eleanor Clifford
Wordless Wednesday
Putting a Face with the Name
As I mentioned in my last entry, very little was known about my Krueger side of the family. We knew they were from Belarus and were possibly from Minsk, but beyond that there was little information. In May of 2010 I discovered JewishGen.org had a page where you could upload images and they could be … Continue reading Putting a Face with the Name
Don’t Forget to Write Down Your Own Memories
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
Jen Alford 