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July 25, 2026

The Manley DNA is Strong

As part of my ancestry investigations I often browse eBay for vintage family-specific treasures using keywords such as surnames and locations. Sometimes I have the incredible luck of discovering a photo for a distant ancestor such as this one for Melinda “Minnie” Manly (1833-1916) who, according to Ancestry.com, is my “1X cousin, 5 generations removed”.… Continue reading

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“The creation of a thousand forests is one acorn.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

Welcome! My name is Lisa and I’m a family historian with a deep love for discovering the ordinary people whose lives made mine possible. What began as a curiosity has grown into a passion for researching, preserving and sharing the stories, photographs, documents and places that connect generations across time.

I believe every ancestor – whether they left behind a diary or only a name on a census record – deserves to be remembered. My hope is that this site not only preserves my family’s history for future generations but also inspires others to explore their own roots because every family tree is filled with stories waiting to be rediscovered.

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The Manley DNA is Strong