In the far past, we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photo...
Photos of the 1900's which brought us from the industrial age to the technological age.
From 1900 through 1999 we witnessed the beginning of flight to a man on the moon and a Mars Rover. We went from using phones tethered by cords and computers that filled rooms, to carrying the equivale...
I always had an inquisitive mind. Always wanting to hear stories of my great-grandparent’s families. I was fortunate to have had them living while I was young. Now they are my cherished memories. I began searching my family tree long before the internet provided easier access and online forums. I love reading the old books of families that can still be found while also searching online for family records. What started as a hobby has now become an obsession. One of these days I will find the time to devote more of myself to my love of research and maybe, just maybe, I’ll be able to complete one of my family trees. I have traced my family from 1482, England to present day, United States and just about every country in between. I’m far from finished, but what a journey it has been so far!
My mother is Pamela Thompson. My dad is Richard William Russell. My mom grew up in Fenwick Michigan. My dad grew up in Hart Michigan. They had 2 kids together. Living in Michigan.