"A people which takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything to be remembered, with pride, by remote descendants."
{Lord MacCaulay}
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I am a native daughter of Washington state; specifically Whidbey Island, Island County, WA

Our dad's family originated in The Netherlands; immigrated to the Dutch East Indies; back to The Netherlands & eventually to the United States in 1913.

Our mom's family originated in France and Britain & came to the United States on the Mayflower.

My interest in genealogy began as a child when I bugged my grandparents and parents for stories about the history of our families. I was lucky enough to have a grandfather who lived into his 90's and told fabulous stories of his adventures coming west in a covered wagon; arriving as an original settler via a canoe to Whidbey Island; serving in the Spanish American War; working as an engineer on the Panama Canal; being a police judge in the 1930's & a boat load of other tales of his life experiences.

I appreciate Find A Grave for their great contribution in helping millions preserve their families' heritage & records!

I currently reside in Orlando, FL with my husband & seven four-legged fur children. Two legged ones are all grown.

"A people which takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything to be remembered, with pride, by remote descendants."
{Lord MacCaulay}
~~~~~~~~~~

I am a native daughter of Washington state; specifically Whidbey Island, Island County, WA

Our dad's family originated in The Netherlands; immigrated to the Dutch East Indies; back to The Netherlands & eventually to the United States in 1913.

Our mom's family originated in France and Britain & came to the United States on the Mayflower.

My interest in genealogy began as a child when I bugged my grandparents and parents for stories about the history of our families. I was lucky enough to have a grandfather who lived into his 90's and told fabulous stories of his adventures coming west in a covered wagon; arriving as an original settler via a canoe to Whidbey Island; serving in the Spanish American War; working as an engineer on the Panama Canal; being a police judge in the 1930's & a boat load of other tales of his life experiences.

I appreciate Find A Grave for their great contribution in helping millions preserve their families' heritage & records!

I currently reside in Orlando, FL with my husband & seven four-legged fur children. Two legged ones are all grown.