52ancestors – Page 4 – Family Locket

Out of Place: Edward Raymond Kelsey and The Hobo Life

Jan 22, 2023

Do you have an ancestor who appears in an unexpected place or took off for parts unknown? This week I’m writing about my grandfather, Edward Raymond Kelsey, and his adventures as a hobo in the early 1900s. My mother compiled his life history based on his remembrances and wrote the following.1 Dad completed his education when he was eighteen in 1904. He grew restless and wanted to get out in the world. He was a...

A Favorite Photo: Florence Matilda Creer

Jan 15, 2023

How do you pick a favorite photo? I have so many that speak to me – but for this week’s 52 Ancestors post, I’m choosing a photo of my grandmother in her early years. I only knew her for the last fifteen years of her life, but we share a love of books, learning, travel, family, scrapbooking, gardening, and more. I have written posts about Florence’s later years as a member of the American War...

The Ancestor I’d Like To Meet: Ettie Belle Harris

Jan 8, 2023

Do you find yourself wanting to write more about your ancestors but needing some motivation? It can seem challenging to write a full history or biography, but what about small bites? If you could write a little each week, at the end of a year, you’d have 52 small bites. This year I’m committing to the 52 Ancestors in 52 weeks yearly challenge.11 Each week brings a new prompt and an opportunity to explore...