I have been doing family history research since completing a cub scout merit badge about 50 years ago. As a teen, I began walking and cycling through area cemeteries, noting familiar surnames and wondering if they were related. In high school, I helped a friend's grandmother work on her family history, as she had trouble reading what she had typed. This was "old school" genealogy - collecting and trading books, writing letters to genealogy societies, and contacting various relatives by telephone and mail. Times have changed!

I am also a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Licensed as KA9HTW in 1980 (Novice), upgrading to Advanced class in the spring of 1981. Later upgraded to Extra class, changing my call to WQ9T. Life member of theQuarter Century Wireless Association and the Americal Radio Relay League. I work as a journeyman electrician, and am a member of IBEW local 34, Peoria, for over 35 years. Former member UFCW. I have been married for over 35 years, with two children and 3 grandchildren.

I have been doing family history research since completing a cub scout merit badge about 50 years ago. As a teen, I began walking and cycling through area cemeteries, noting familiar surnames and wondering if they were related. In high school, I helped a friend's grandmother work on her family history, as she had trouble reading what she had typed. This was "old school" genealogy - collecting and trading books, writing letters to genealogy societies, and contacting various relatives by telephone and mail. Times have changed!

I am also a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Licensed as KA9HTW in 1980 (Novice), upgrading to Advanced class in the spring of 1981. Later upgraded to Extra class, changing my call to WQ9T. Life member of theQuarter Century Wireless Association and the Americal Radio Relay League. I work as a journeyman electrician, and am a member of IBEW local 34, Peoria, for over 35 years. Former member UFCW. I have been married for over 35 years, with two children and 3 grandchildren.