The Tyler family from which I descend had more involvement in the Salem witch trials than any other in New England in the number of
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Uncanny, I think, when the archivist hands me the old photographs. But then again, in my line of work doing family history, I have come
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This is an embarrassment of riches. That’s what I thought when I looked around my leaking and smallish camp trailer while reading the pioneer story
An Adoption Story Touches My Heart 160 Years Later
Preface: This is an adoption story of enduring love, and pure hope. Also, it intertwines with my own family story (and I didn’t see that coming.) The
Grandpa’s Voice Tells their Pioneer Story
Because of a weirdly wide age spread in the generations in my family, the Mormon pioneer experience is only three generations back, even though I’m
Power of Place
The power of place. What does it mean to you? For me, it means drawing home. Ogden, Utah is where I call home. It is
In writing a life story ask: What are my talents?
If you are writing your autobiography, life story, or memoir, it’s an insightful exercise to ask introspective questions: What are my talents? What are my
Dad, Tell Me Your Story
When I think of great storytellers, my dad is one of the first people who pops into my mind. I suspect that for many people,
What’s the history in your family history?
Growing up there was nothing I loved better than hearing about what life was like for my parents and grandparents. I would listen with rapped
How my grandparents instilled a love for Memorial Day – and you can too!
I love Memorial Day. It’s not the barbecue, the weekend get-a-way, or extra day of vacation, although those things are appealing. So why? The answer