Hello. My genealogy searches began early in life because my mother was an avid family history buff. I was drug to court houses and grave yards as early as 8 years old. Being from West Virginia, those grave yards were usually on top of a mountain with briar patches along the way. There were no computers nor scanners in those days. Genealogy was work. You had to love it. And, I benefited greatly from the work she did. Thanks, Mom. I cherish the poems you wrote about your childhood in WV and about your grandparents.

I am a retired teacher, elementary and then a masters degree in behavior disorders and taught special ed kids. I have two adorable great-granddaughters. I want to leave a family history for my posterity. Not just names and dates, but stories of their life, success and struggles.

Hello. My genealogy searches began early in life because my mother was an avid family history buff. I was drug to court houses and grave yards as early as 8 years old. Being from West Virginia, those grave yards were usually on top of a mountain with briar patches along the way. There were no computers nor scanners in those days. Genealogy was work. You had to love it. And, I benefited greatly from the work she did. Thanks, Mom. I cherish the poems you wrote about your childhood in WV and about your grandparents.

I am a retired teacher, elementary and then a masters degree in behavior disorders and taught special ed kids. I have two adorable great-granddaughters. I want to leave a family history for my posterity. Not just names and dates, but stories of their life, success and struggles.