Welcome Family, Friends and Visitors

I started this journey when I found out I was going to be a grandmother. I began writing down names of ancestors so my grandchild would know who their ancestors were. I knew my grandparents and I knew some of my great-grandparents, we visited them often, but I didn't really know much about them such as who were there parents and where did they come from. I talked to my parents and added bits of information which led to more questions. I talked to my grandparents and asked more questions but by this time my great-grandparents were deceased and the information was limited. Now I was hooked and it was the beginning of a new hobby.

I began gathering documents and pictures, I walked through cemeteries with my father and we visited the local courthouse. I started adding a piece here and a piece there, some information collected from family members when they were willing to part with it. Next I was off to follow the paper trail by visiting libraries, distant courthouses, the Family History Center in Salt Lake City and any place I could find with that treasured information. After all genealogy is like a puzzle with some of the pieces missing and I like a good puzzle... but I do wish some of them were not so elusive!

Now, with more and more information and documents available on the internet I do a lot of research online, collecting documents as I go. Along the way I meet new cousins and other genealogists who are a very friendly group of people. It has been an interesting journey.

Although I cannot guarantee that the information posted here is correct, I have tried to back it with proof when available and documents for a paper trail. Any new information or corrections, photos or documents are welcome if you would like to share.

I would also like to give a special thank you to everyone who has already shared information, photos or tips. Your help is very much appreciated.

Have fun exploring, but keep in mind it is a work in progress. Some of the information may come from family legend or hearsay and is yet to be proven.

I'm glad you stopped by for a visit and hope you come back often... you never know when something might change!