Monthly Archives: September 2020

#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: On the Map

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Taminar

I have some catching up to do. “On the Map” is the Week 38 prompt for Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge, and she posted it September 15th – the day Hurricane Sally was bearing down on … Continue reading →

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Back to School

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Taminar

As I delve into these 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks prompts, I have been mostly focusing on stories about my ancestors. Very rarely, I write about my own life. In part, it’s because I really don’t have strong memories. Sure, … Continue reading →

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Labor

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Taminar

In honor of Labor Day, Amy Johnson Crow has set this week’s 52 Ancestors prompt as “labor.” I can tell you, most of my ancestors were farmers, but I have found some interesting professions. My maternal grandparents, Hoyt and Willie … Continue reading →

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Growing Your #Genealogy Group

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Taminar

Genealogical societies, like many other organizations, seem to have trouble drawing in active members who’ll help keep it going. The groups I’m familiar with formed in the 1980s or ’90s. The people who started the clubs and served on the … Continue reading →

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