For the sake of genealogy research I am very fortunate that many of my paternal lines after the mid-1800s resided in Lenawee County, Michigan, the county adjacent to where I live. Logistically, I am easily able to visit the local libraries, historical museums, and cemeteries to gather information and build family stories. Where it gets… Continue reading
When I first came across Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Packard (1870-1952), she wasn’t my ancestor. She wasn’t even related to me by blood or marriage. In fact, I almost skipped past her entirely. Then I started reading the records. One document lead to another until the outline of an extraordinary life slowly emerged – a young wife,… Continue reading
While sorting through several boxes of genealogy items this weekend, I came across this artifact in my collection that was given to me by my great aunt Dorris (Sickels) Smith (1926-2019) who was married to my great grand uncle DeBurl Smith (1922-2013) (brother of my maternal grandmother, Audra). DeBurl Smith’s mother was Ola (Kelso) Smith.… Continue reading
Tiny Acorns & Mighty Oaks 