June 14, 2024 Family legends are a fun part of genealogy. Many a genealogist has heard a story about a great-great grandmother who was a Cherokee princess or the three brothers who immigrated from Ireland together. One of them left to go West and no one ever heard from him again. There are all sorts …
Cemetery Peonies
June 7, 2024 The peonies all over town are in full bloom now. This is a good year for them, and it seems as if nearly every yard has a clump of the white, pink, red or yellow beauties. Peonies have always been showy yard flowers, but they have also been grown for a …
Cemetery Roses
May 31, 2024 June is the perfect time for visiting cemeteries. Most genealogists go to honor their ancestors and to add possible new names to their family tree. However, during this season there’s another reason to visit cemeteries – especially old cemeteries. In the days before perpetual care, cemeteries were usually cared for by …