2014 Family History Project

I read about this project a few weeks ago and I've been trying to decide if I can/will be able to accomplish it.

I think I'll give it a try!

This is what I want to do…

Each month I have picked an ancestor that I want to focus on and learn more about.

Some of them, like my dad, I know a lot about.  Others, I know very little about, like some of Rick's grandparents.

So, I have chosen 6 of my ancestors and 6 of Rick's ancestors and assigned them to alternating months.

Each month we will gather stories and pictures of the ancestor, display pictures, read stories, and share memories of that particular ancestor. 

 Then, hopefully, we will have enough information to put together into a book and keep for my kids.

Here is the list of ancestors and their assigned month.  I assigned them months according to life events, like birthdays, or death days.  And I alternated between our 2 families each month.

I am happy to share the things that I gather, but would really love any input, pictures, stories, etc. from others, as well.

Here are the ancestors…

January:  Ethel Norton Dalton

February:  John Jalmer /Her Love E/

March:  Kent Norman Robison

April:  Zelda Sperry

May:  Morgan Leon Dalton

June:  Lillie Susana Jarvi /Her Love E/

July:  Norman Adelbert Robison

August:  Clead Blackett

September:  Faye Barney Robison

October:  Fred Edgar Hill

November:  William Adelbert Robison

December:  Uncle Dick

The pictures above are some of my favorites.  I hope to collect a few more to get scanned and onto my computer.  But, even better, I would love to get some of them printed up and displayed in my home.

So, we're starting with Grandma Ethel.  

Her birthday is January 11 and she would be 98 years old this year.  

Watch for more stories and pictures to come this month to celebrate Grandma Ethel.