I love the history of a town. It's people, it's heritage, the culture brought from differnt countries. The history found in cemeteries is, to me, just as interesting. Who were the people? How did they live?

For those looking to find a long lost relative, loved one or friend, I'm happy to do what I can to help in your search.

After reading a detailed genealogy for my husband's family, I searched for and found his ancestors' graves in a nearby cemetery. That visit sparked my interest in genealogy.

I've since added to my husband's family tree, finding his grandfather's family. And I've begun to build my own family history. As an adoptee, that's particularly meaningful to have. My (1st) mother sent me the information in her grandmother's diary before she passed away. With that, I am able to find my ancestors and share that information with my extended family.

From another contributor ~

The Measure of a Man

Not "How did he die?"
But, "How did he live?"
Not "What did he gain?"
But, "What did he give?"
These are the units
to measure the worth
of a man, as a man,
regardless of birth.
Not "What was his station?
But, "Had he a heart?"
And "How did he play
his God given part?"
Was he ever ready
with a word of good cheer,
to bring back a smile,
to banish a tear?'
Not "What was his church?"
Nor "What was his creed?"
But, "Had he befriended
those really in need?"
Not "What did the sketch
in the newspaper say?"
But "How many were sorry
when he passed away!"

I love the history of a town. It's people, it's heritage, the culture brought from differnt countries. The history found in cemeteries is, to me, just as interesting. Who were the people? How did they live?

For those looking to find a long lost relative, loved one or friend, I'm happy to do what I can to help in your search.

After reading a detailed genealogy for my husband's family, I searched for and found his ancestors' graves in a nearby cemetery. That visit sparked my interest in genealogy.

I've since added to my husband's family tree, finding his grandfather's family. And I've begun to build my own family history. As an adoptee, that's particularly meaningful to have. My (1st) mother sent me the information in her grandmother's diary before she passed away. With that, I am able to find my ancestors and share that information with my extended family.

From another contributor ~

The Measure of a Man

Not "How did he die?"
But, "How did he live?"
Not "What did he gain?"
But, "What did he give?"
These are the units
to measure the worth
of a man, as a man,
regardless of birth.
Not "What was his station?
But, "Had he a heart?"
And "How did he play
his God given part?"
Was he ever ready
with a word of good cheer,
to bring back a smile,
to banish a tear?'
Not "What was his church?"
Nor "What was his creed?"
But, "Had he befriended
those really in need?"
Not "What did the sketch
in the newspaper say?"
But "How many were sorry
when he passed away!"