Monthly Archives: April 2023

#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Begins with a Vowel

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Taminar

I decided to pick a surname that begins with a vowel, and looking through the first few generations of my family tree, I find only one, Allison. My maternal grandfather’s mother was born Dorcas Elizabeth Allison. She was called Dollie. … Continue reading →

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Light a Candle

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Taminar

This prompt reminds me of my mother. She’s a collector, like her mother before her, and just as I am today. One of the things my mother collected was candle holders. I don’t have a picture of the collection. I … Continue reading →

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Membership

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Taminar

This has been one of the tougher prompts for Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks project. I’ve already written about some of my memberships and my parents’. The next organizations that come to mind are the ones I … Continue reading →

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