This blog is an attempt on my part to spend more time on my genealogical research by sharing my experiences as I take steps along the way. I have been researching the many branches of my family on and off for 15 years. Along the way I completed a history degree and a degree in Archives and Records Management, followed by a few years as a Local History Librarian and helping out at the Rockford Historical Museum. But life never goes quite the way you plan and I currently happily work as a Readers Advisory Librarian and supervisor at a public library where I occasionally butt into the discussions of genealogy and local history.
Over the last two years I’ve done almost nothing on my research and for a variety of reasons–first and foremost pure enjoyment–I am back to work with a new-found passion for my research.
Oh… and the two ladies in the picture above… neither of them are me. But they are a lovely pair of ladies who like to roadtrip–even if it means I drag them to cemeteries and regale them with stories about their ancestors. Thanks, Mom and Gran!
December 8, 2011 at 2:52 pm
This is a great blog. So glad that Harold pointed the way to me. Will be following you. I’ve done some writing about my side of the DeBoer family. My mother Eleanor is still living and is a great resource.
December 8, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Thanks, Phyllis! I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
March 19, 2013 at 1:30 pm
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog this week. I found it while searching information about Sarah Deer, married to Henry Helsel. We are related to him through his first wife, Julia. I’ve worked on Ancestry.com for years, and I too have spent time at Rockford browsing the microfilm and wandering through cemeteries taking photos!
March 20, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Welcome Joy! Thanks for stopping in and reading! I’m glad you enjoyed it.