Another month has flown by since the last time I posted! That’s the hard thing about working a full time job… it takes away from my genealogy time. I really can’t complain since I do appreciate having my engineering career and the challenges it presents, but I would like to have some brain power left … Continue reading What Clues are in the Newspaper?
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
52 Ancestors: #6 Antonia “Tony” Jeanette Engel
Though I only made it through 5 of my ancestors initially... I'm back at it! I took a break while I was super busy with work and The In-Depth Genealogist. Now's the time to resume the No Story Too Small challenge. This week I am going to introduce you to my Great Grandmother, Antonia "Tony" … Continue reading 52 Ancestors: #6 Antonia “Tony” Jeanette Engel
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
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 