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September 3, 2026

George Washington’s Army, My Ancestor’s Farm

The Revolutionary War becomes a little more real when you discover that George Washington’s army once camped on your ancestor’s property. My 5X great grand uncle, Joshua Guerin (1737-1808), lived with his wife and eight children on a 76-acre farm near Morristown, New Jersey. Joshua served as a sergeant in the Morris County militia and… 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, storyteller, and unapologetic history nerd with a deep love for discovering the ordinary people, places, and stories that came before us.

What began as curiosity about my own ancestors has grown into a passion for researching, preserving, and sharing the stories, photographs, documents, and places that connect generations across time. Along the way, I’ve discovered that some of the best stories aren’t necessarily found on my family tree. Sometimes they’re hiding in an old newspaper, a forgotten recipe, a historic place – or some random bit of history I simply can’t resist sharing.

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 celebrates the fascinating, surprising, and sometimes wonderfully everyday stories of the past.

Because history is everywhere. You just have to be curious enough to look.

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George Washington’s Army, My Ancestor’s Farm