Ronnie A. Rook, aka Ron "The Ancestor Seeker " started visiting cemeteries as a teenager and now 60 yrs. old it has continued to be a favorite recreation of mine. I have an unquenchable thirst for discovering the past. I am a member of several genealogy groups that I have made many friends sharing this common bond.
I was born in Memphis Tennessee and lived there for 52 years before moving to NW Arkansas and presently live in SW Missouri. While in Memphis I established myself as quite the historian for one of Memphis most famous cemeteries "Elmwood Cemetery", It is full of history such as a whole section dedicated to the Yellow Fever epidemic years ago, Civil War veterans, famous dignitaries and political leaders of Memphis past. Most important it is the final resting place for most of my families "The Rook's, The Abernathy's and The Leach's whom are buried there. Some of my ancestors were among the first to be buried in Elmwood back in the 1800's.All though I left Memphis several years ago I will always have my roots deep in the soil of the city built on the bluff of the mighty Mississippi River.
In 2002 I moved to NW Arkansas and made it my home until Jan. 1, 2012 when I moved to SW Missouri.I absolutely love the culture of all the little cities & towns surrounding where I live, each with it's own history to learn about. Being single and self-employed has afforded me the time to discover some of this areas rich history and backgrounds. I enjoy visiting different cemeteries and discovering what and who lies within each one. I pursue my hobby as a passionate quest to locate the graves and learn about our ancestral brothers and sisters that played a vital roll in our countries history. Each discovery is a reward within itself. This site is a reliable informative place for us all to gather information that can lead to the ancestors whom started our own heritage.
I gladly accept requests to research information or take photos of Memorial Markers for any member submissions in my area. Wishing everyone a blessed day and remember "never give up the search"
Sincerely,
Ron "The Ancestor Seeker"

Ronnie A. Rook, aka Ron "The Ancestor Seeker " started visiting cemeteries as a teenager and now 60 yrs. old it has continued to be a favorite recreation of mine. I have an unquenchable thirst for discovering the past. I am a member of several genealogy groups that I have made many friends sharing this common bond.
I was born in Memphis Tennessee and lived there for 52 years before moving to NW Arkansas and presently live in SW Missouri. While in Memphis I established myself as quite the historian for one of Memphis most famous cemeteries "Elmwood Cemetery", It is full of history such as a whole section dedicated to the Yellow Fever epidemic years ago, Civil War veterans, famous dignitaries and political leaders of Memphis past. Most important it is the final resting place for most of my families "The Rook's, The Abernathy's and The Leach's whom are buried there. Some of my ancestors were among the first to be buried in Elmwood back in the 1800's.All though I left Memphis several years ago I will always have my roots deep in the soil of the city built on the bluff of the mighty Mississippi River.
In 2002 I moved to NW Arkansas and made it my home until Jan. 1, 2012 when I moved to SW Missouri.I absolutely love the culture of all the little cities & towns surrounding where I live, each with it's own history to learn about. Being single and self-employed has afforded me the time to discover some of this areas rich history and backgrounds. I enjoy visiting different cemeteries and discovering what and who lies within each one. I pursue my hobby as a passionate quest to locate the graves and learn about our ancestral brothers and sisters that played a vital roll in our countries history. Each discovery is a reward within itself. This site is a reliable informative place for us all to gather information that can lead to the ancestors whom started our own heritage.
I gladly accept requests to research information or take photos of Memorial Markers for any member submissions in my area. Wishing everyone a blessed day and remember "never give up the search"
Sincerely,
Ron "The Ancestor Seeker"