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#MysteryMonday 🪓.I believe this may be one of the owner of the Michigan lumber mill where some of my ancestors worked—posing with his family in front of what looks like their camp or home near the mill. I’d love to confirm who they are and where this was taken. Do they look

What’s everyone up to this weekend?.I’ll be diving into a little digital housekeeping by labeling all my scanned family history documents. It’s not glamorous, but Future Me will be thankful! 🗂️.Drop your genealogy weekend plans in the replies because I’d love to hear what you’re.

📰 The August edition of Genealogy & The Social Sphere is live!.This month, I’m talking about making space, pausing GenealogyTok, and how we can stay rooted in connection, even in a season of shift. 🌿. 👉 Check it out now and let me know what resonates with you!.

#tbt .In 2023, I began exploring emotional inheritance, and it changed how I see my ancestors and myself. 🔗 Read the full review + my reflections on the blog. #AncestralHealing #FamilyHistory #EmotionalInheritance

The beauty of family history lies in the connections we make along the way. Reach out, share a story, and see who it inspires. #GenealogyCommunity

🪵 #MysteryMonday.This photo shows a group of workers—men, women, and even children—inside a Michigan lumber mill where some of my ancestors once worked. I don’t know exactly where it was taken, but the strength in their faces tells a story I wish I knew more of. If this scene

Pretty sure I’ve racked up more travel miles than all my ancestors combined and some of them crossed oceans in wooden ships! Which feels like a less safe way to travel.

Dr. Mary E. Walker—Civil War surgeon and the only woman ever awarded the Medal of Honor—is buried just steps away from my 4th great-grandparents, John and Sarah (Murphy) Apps. It’s moments like this that remind me how our ancestors’ stories are interwoven with the world around

#TBT to the family feature I once wished I could hide—now it’s my favorite connection to my German roots. The Steinbrecher nose is more than a trait… it’s a legacy. Read how this one feature reshaped how I see my heritage ➡️

Tucked inside a stack of old letters, this handwritten proposal stopped me in my tracks. A quiet reminder that some of the biggest moments in life begin with just a few simple words. 🗨️ Have you ever come across a love letter in your family’s archives?. #LoveLetters #Vintage

Found this gem of a letter tucked away at the Oswego Library and had to share. Ella writes:. "If you think Jack is crazy, you ought to see his brother. He is worse than Jack. It must run in the family all right.". I nearly laughed out loud in the archives. These are the moments

#MysteryMonday 🕵️‍♀️.Meet Helen… at least, that’s what’s written on the back of this photo. I don’t know who she is or exactly where this was taken—but that smile and style? She was clearly unforgettable. Do you recognize the statue or the town square behind her?. #FamilyHistory

I’m leaning into focus over frenzy today. As a business owner, genealogist, and human (let’s be real), it’s easy to feel like everything needs to get done right now. But truthfully? What matters most is showing up with heart and clarity. What’s one right thing you’re focusing on

Tucked away in a drawer at the Oswego Library, I stumbled on this amazing image—young boys lined up to see Boys Town at the Strand Theatre. Just look at their excitement!. Moments like this remind me that family history isn't just about our own ancestors—it's about the

📚 Another look at the Oswego City Library, captured like a scene from a vintage postcard. I can’t help but wonder if my 3rd or 4th generation Apps ancestors once passed beneath this very archway, seeking knowledge, warmth, or maybe just a quiet afternoon among the shelves.

#TBT to the journey of my 2nd great-grandfather Hugh Kerr—born in Ireland, sailed to Ellis Island, and built a life in New York. His story is one of quiet strength, love, and resilience. Read the story of his remarkable journey ➡️

📖 The Oswego Public Library stands like a storybook fortress—tall, timeless, and full of whispers from the past. My 3rd and 4th generation maternal Apps ancestors could have walked these very aisles, browsed these shelves, or glanced out those same arched windows. This isn’t

🎩 A snapshot of mid-century patriotism: this 1966 Lincoln Fund-Raising Dinner program from Oswego, NY feels like a time capsule from a more formal era of civic life. 🕰️ Who in your family might’ve dressed up for a night like this?. #ThrowbackFind #Lincoln #1960s #Vintage

✨ Five generations of my family were born at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan—including me. 💗. I recently found vintage postcards of the hospital and felt an unexpected wave of connection. This place isn’t just part of my past—it’s part of our story. I wrote a.