Family Foibles and History Hang Ups

          The morning of August 16, 2020, I was awakened at about 2 AM by a thunder and lightning storm the likes of which I had never exp...

I did this last year and I will have to admit that I didn't accomplish everything.  Here are this year's goals. 1.  Organization:  I...

Since I inherited his pistol, I = ve always been curious to learn more about my second great uncle, William Charles Chilson.   And, since...

Here are my Genealogy Goals for 2018... 1.  Organization:  We have moved and I still don't have my office completed.  My very first go...

I've been away from my blog for a long time, it seems!  Selling a house, buying a house, and getting moved has taken up all of my time l...

Before I talk about Family Tradition as a pitfall in genealogical research, let me say this... Family Traditions can be wonderful and valid ...

I spent a portion of my childhood in Independence.  We moved there when I was 4 years old.  I have many fond memories of this small town and...