I recently uncovered some unexpected information and it was a bit of a shock. Now, though, I am not certain I have all the information to form the correct conclusion. The person at the center of the revelation had the surname Shock, so, you see, it aligns well with this week’s prompt.
My mother participated in a competitive, team sport called Sheep to Shawl. It’s not the usual sports event. A sheep is sheared, the fleece is carded and spun into yarn, the yarn is then woven into fabric, and finally, the fabric is fashioned as a shawl.
Several of my ancestors have surnames that change over time. There are a few methods that can be employed to find records of the variant spellings of surnames.
Genealogy is all about preserving the past. Documenting ancestors’ lives, recording family stories, and collecting family memorabilia. This blog site is one way I preserve family stories.
This week I share some favorite family photos that include steps, stoops and stairs.
One of my father’s childhood stories is about having fun with some old tires. It’s the sort of fun a boy during the depression could create with found items.
One of my ancestors had a unique route to farm laborer and then farm owner. My 4th great grandfather Jacob Kready came to America during the American Revolution as a soldier hired by the British.
My great grandfather was a laborer, working all his life. He made the transition from rural farmer to city worker in 1913.
Have you looked at old high school yearbooks? Not just your own, but your parents or even grandparents. A few years ago I discovered the yearbooks from my grandparents’ high schools had been digitized and put online.
My great Aunt Grace looked for the positive even when life was a challenge. Aunt Grace was a character with character.
