Family names can be so frustrating, why must they continue to name their children after another family member? The exact same name over and over again? Grrrr. Have you come across this scenario in your family? Dear Grandmother was named Mary, so let’s name our …
Arriving in Houston, Missouri late Thursday afternoon we first stopped at the local Visitor’s Center staffed by the Houston Chamber of Commerce. Despite not having much historical information they did give us helpful information about the area. We picked up a map and a …
Who doesn’t love a new genealogy tool for their toolbox? I have been playing around with a great online tool I recently came across. It’s called Story Maps and it’s a game changer for those wanting a unique way to present their family history. From …
What’s in Your Closet? I feel the need to warn you that when you start researching your ancestors you WILL find a skeleton in the closet. More than likely you’ll find several. I’m going to drag one of my skeletons out, dust him off and …
