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Category: Genealogy
William F. Keys: A Tough Nut to Crack
This is a fascinating genealogical study because of the twists and turns of misinformation and deliberate disinformation created by an individual who wanted to sever himself from his origins completely. He was admirably successful. UPDATED INFORMATION: Recently I had an opportunity to meet with members of the Keys family. I will show new discoveries or…
zen of genealogy ii
before computers my father’s uncle and two cousins (once removed) spent hours traveling researching logging names by hand strenuously typing correcting retyping revising everyone in our family has photos films documents letters memories (still inside skulls) grand-uncle has an archive but whether it’s filed away or squirreled away remains to be seen speaking of squirrels…
(His)stories & (Her)stories
“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Clark Family Keys Family Lane Family Shelton…
The Shelton Children
In this photo are Lizzie B Lois, Mason, and Grace Anthea Shelton. Their parents were John Buford Shelton and Gelia Selina Hensley of Calloway County, Kentucky, who were married on 18 May 1885 in Henry County, Tennessee. For many years, this was all the information available on this family. Grace told her daughter that her…