Category: Heritage & History
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Back to School 1934 Edition
Head back to school in 1934 through my grandmother’s college diary. Read more
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Adventure & Ancestry in Alaska
A family cruise to Alaska — my 50th state — turned into a journey through family history. From a 1916 furniture ad to a Goldpanners baseball connection, this place held more than I expected. Read more
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Finding Fessenden: Coins, Clicks, and Clues
A land record provides new evidence—and a glimmer of hope in the search for Fessenden Fisher. Read more
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Finding Fessenden: A Card Without a Story
An old militia index card hinted at Fessenden Fisher’s name—but offered no proof, no story, and no way to know if he was real. Read more
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Finding Fessenden: A Name in the News
A marriage notice from 1841 New York confirmed the existence of a long-lost ancestor, Fessenden Fisher. Read more