Treasure Chest Thursday ~ James H. Curnutt Petition

As I open my little treasure box today, what do you think I will find? Let's open it up and see what treasure awaits me! As the lid opens on the old, wooden box, it creaks open eerily, I look inside and am astonished by what lays before me. My hazel eyes are as big and round as the golden doubloons inside and worth more to me than I ever imagined. I am in awe of the beauty that lays before me. More than the doubloons worth, more than the shiny baubles...

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Until We Meet Again

Is it possible for someone to grieve over the loss of someone they have loved their entire life? My sister Amy and I can attest that this is true, even after 11 years since our fathers' death in 2001. Some may ask why we are so interested in our dad after all this time, but in truth, we have always wanted to know him, to talk to him, to put our arms around his neck and just say, "Daddy, I love you and always will." When our parents divorced...

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A Mother's Memoir ~ A Daughter's Treasure

I have decided to start a little genealogy project by interviewing my mother to learn more about her life when she was younger, how she grew up and what her life was like in those times. Even though she is my best friend in the whole wide world, there are still some things about her that I don't know and have never bothered to ask about. I will start with the formalities and things I do know and then continue on from there. This...

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Matrilineal Monday ~ Gincy Malinda Caroline Long

Remember those times you spent with your grandmother or even your great grandmother? What do you remember most about her? Was it her grandmotherly smile? Maybe it was a stern look. Her baby soft skin? Maybe she smelled of roses or baby powder or maybe even the strong odor of Ben-Gay! Whatever it was, have you ever been reminded of those long forgotten memories or memories you thought you had forgotten? Does something trigger your memory so that...

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Sentimental Sunday ~ A Daughter's Love...

Dear Daddy, I miss you so very much. As each Father's Day passes, I miss you even more. I know you are looking down on me from Heaven above, and I hope that I am a daughter that you are very proud of. I look through your photos quite frequently and have even started a web blog about our wonderful family. I wish I had the chance to start over, I would do so many things differently.    Even though my life is a happy one, I still wish...

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Funeral Cards Friday ~ Gincy Malinda Caroline Long

The funeral card below is one of many that my mother had collected and saved over the years. Belonging to my great grandmother, Gincy Malinda Caroline Long. July 1, 1886- September 24, 1978. ...

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Genealogy Tips For Beginners

Are you interested and intrigued by your family ancestry but just don't know where to start? First of all, you will want to start by being organized with your findings. You could start by creating folders for known family surnames that you plan on researching. If it helps, write a small note that has surnames of your family listed. This sometimes helps keep you organized but at the same time you don't want to overlook a surname either. For me,...

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Wordless Wednesday

Sabory Jane Roberts Long My Great Great Grandmother Image Source: Posted By User: Lonesome Drifter Date Uploaded: April 5, 20...

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A Story To Be Told, A Memory To Behold

When I started writing this blog a year ago, my concentration was primarily focused on the history aspect of my family's ancestral roots. I don't know what I expected to find, being a novice and just starting to learn genealogy and all that it entails. I also didn't know that it would become an addiction of sorts! My first impression of genealogy was the history part of it for sure, but also gaining a learning experience.  Writing has always...

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