My paternal grandmother displayed family photos throughout her house: in built-in bookcases in the den and living room, on walls, and on dressers; photos of parents and siblings, children and grandchildren; formal photos and candid shots. I especially loved looking at the photos of my dad as a youth and those that captured my other … Continue reading Girls in White Dresses
Category: 52 Ancestors
A Start
Recently, I've had to scale way back on how much time I spend doing genealogy. This has been bittersweet: I'm grateful for this new chapter of my life, but I miss the hours looking for records and stories and connections. Amid some smaller projects, I came across Amy Johnson Crow's 52 Weeks of Ancestors. As … Continue reading A Start