Time for another in the occasional Sunday Snippets series. This is where I share what’s been happening during the past week, in my world of genealogy. I’ve had a busy week, deep diving into research, writing blog posts and reading some of the amazing family history stories that are published on Substack.
I hope you enjoy the following stories. Just click on the images for the link.
Projectkin
Kathy Stone - Kathy’s Corner
This Week on Substack
Below are a few examples of family history Substack newsletters, that I would love to share with anyone who is interested in the history of their family or in writing about their family history.
Deborah Carl - The Original Grantees of Campton, new Hampshire
This is Part 4 of Deborah’s series about Peter and Asa Spencer & Aaron Cleveland
Mightier Acorns - The Three Acts of James Henry Opp
The interesting story of James Henry Opp and the frustrating questions still left to be answered.
Barbara at Projectin
Barbara Tien better known as the ‘Ringleader’ for Projectkin has written a beautiful story about her mother, and the beautiful memorial her family decided to hold in her honour. Laughs and tears here.
Lori Olsen White
This wonderful series Call Me a Bastard goes back to last year. I remember when I first came across it, after having just arrived at Substack, and not yet being sure about it. This series captivated me and ever since then I have always looked out for Lori’s writing. When the series came to my attention this week, I knew I had to share it for those who missed it. I then I realised I had missed the final episode. I love that I was able to dip in again and revisit this world.
Paul Chiddicks
This is another story that was published last year. I remember reading it at the time, and thinking how heart breaking it was. I felt very sad that it was a true story.
In Paul’s words “It’s also one of courage, bravery and survival. This was a very emotional and draining experience and a story that I gave a little piece of me as well”. This story isn’t to be enjoyed, but it’s worth highlighting again for those who missed it, and others who’d like to revisit Paul’s telling of it.
Carole McCullough - A Hall-Finnis Legacy
I was very interested to follow the process that Carole used with AI to untangle the confusion that occurred in her family when cousins married cousins.
Family History with Bill Moore
Having just caught up with Bill Moore’s series My Moore Family in America, I have enjoyed reading about the family. A lovely bonus is that I get to learn a little about the early days of America, which I know little about.
Diane The FH Bowerbird - The Bishop Comes to Visit
A very interesting read about the early life of Diane’s great grandmother on a farming property in NSW, Australia. I could just imagine what this day must have been like. This was Diane’s contribution to Genealogy Matters Storyteller Tuesday Challenge: LOCAL LORE - Name a location for one of your 8 great-grandparents.
Randy Seaver - When John Richman (1788-1867) was a twelve year old boy
This is a study of what life would have been like for this twelve year old boy in 1800. Randy asked AI to write his story. I thought it a great result. I enjoyed the descriptions of family and fun the children would have had.
Thank you to all the family history writers featured here this week. I would love to include more as I have read some wonderful and memorable writing this week.
I hope you find something interesting here to read that you missed during the week.
Looking Back at The Week on Tracking Down The Family
Rowdy Renegade: An Australian Bushranger in the Family
Another Storyteller Tuesday challenge from Robin Stewart:
Coming Soon: Do You Have a Convict in Your Family?
This week I’ve been trying to control the number of rabbit holes I’ve been wandering down during my research. The result? More productivity and perhaps a little less fun.
Thank you for the mention Jennifer. I love your Sunday Snippets.