My interest in my family history began with my grandmother. She was always telling stories about our ancestors. Some were saints, a few were rascals. I wanted to know more about those who came before me. On occasions of being at a cemetery where Granny's family were lying in rest, we would walk through the rows of tombstones, each one inscribed with names and dates. I was amazed that she had a story to tell about each one and realized that I was kin to them, that they were my family too. I felt this indestructible sense of belonging and wanted to know more about our family history. I have been researching for quite a few years and am my family's historian. I wanted to preserve the family story through the written word in some way that honours my grandmother. It is a challenge to gather and document factual information. Research can be difficult and time consuming, as well as rewarding. That's why I post to this forum, with many posts as random acts of kindness. I have chosen to be anonymous because it is wise net etiquette.

My interest in my family history began with my grandmother. She was always telling stories about our ancestors. Some were saints, a few were rascals. I wanted to know more about those who came before me. On occasions of being at a cemetery where Granny's family were lying in rest, we would walk through the rows of tombstones, each one inscribed with names and dates. I was amazed that she had a story to tell about each one and realized that I was kin to them, that they were my family too. I felt this indestructible sense of belonging and wanted to know more about our family history. I have been researching for quite a few years and am my family's historian. I wanted to preserve the family story through the written word in some way that honours my grandmother. It is a challenge to gather and document factual information. Research can be difficult and time consuming, as well as rewarding. That's why I post to this forum, with many posts as random acts of kindness. I have chosen to be anonymous because it is wise net etiquette.