Names can be interesting to me because they are unique, humorous, or have a special meaning. I highlight a few of my favorite interesting names.
Family Blog Posts
Health
Finding genealogical records pertaining to the health of our ancestors is rare. Death certificates are the most common, but there is the occasional newspaper article.
Fashion
I wonder about fashion choices in old family photos. A favorite outfit, a reflection of the era, a fashion statement? Here are those I find charming, amusing or unique.
Transportation
My McCash 4th great grandparents used a form of transportation to transit the Ohio River that has intrigued me: flatboats.
Conflict
Genealogical research conflicts are inevitable. I’ve discovered a conflict with my Skaggs lineage that eludes resolution.
Groups
Among my old photos are several groups of schoolchildren. I am sharing these group photos in an attempt to connect with descendants of the children.
Father
For this week’s prompt, I share some favorite photos of my father.
Cousin Bait
I have posted old family photos, transcribed documents, and blog posts online with surname tags in order to attract cousins. Among genealogists, this is known as “Cousin Bait.”
Mother
For this week’s prompt I thought I’d share some favorite photos of my mother
Police Woman
When I heard stories about my great Aunt Sadie’s exploits as a policewoman, I imagined her like the main character, Pepper Anderson, of the old TV show “Police Woman”