My love of family history work came when I took an 'easy' class. During this class I acquired a few stories about my ancestors and I was hooked on genealogy. In researching the stories and the areas which my ancestors have lived, I have learned more about who I am. My grandmother used to go with me to the cemeteries to find our ancestors and encourage me in my research. Over the years my two sisters have joined in the fun. Some of the names I am researching are on my paternal side - Waples, Shelton, Govan; and on my maternal side - Shockey, Duncan, Marts, Hallock, Jones, Sanders, Allen.

My love of family history work came when I took an 'easy' class. During this class I acquired a few stories about my ancestors and I was hooked on genealogy. In researching the stories and the areas which my ancestors have lived, I have learned more about who I am. My grandmother used to go with me to the cemeteries to find our ancestors and encourage me in my research. Over the years my two sisters have joined in the fun. Some of the names I am researching are on my paternal side - Waples, Shelton, Govan; and on my maternal side - Shockey, Duncan, Marts, Hallock, Jones, Sanders, Allen.