genealogy research & intentional photo organizing
GUMBO ROOTS
Honoring Your Family’s Story — From Old Records to Favorite Photos
Welcome to Gumbo Roots, where genealogy research and photo organizing come together to preserve your family’s history. Whether you are curious about your ancestors, overwhelmed by boxes of photos, or ready to share your family stories, you are in the right place.
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“A reflection that family stories remind us that ordinary days and small, simple pleasures are what make a life feel rich and real.”
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Hi, I’m Jen, the genealogy researcher behind Gumbo Roots. I’m especially interested in Southern and Gulf Coast families and the records, photos, and stories they leave behind.
Here you’ll find realistic research walk‑throughs, record discoveries, and the occasional rabbit hole, along with how I organize and digitally preserve family photos so they’re actually findable and shareable.
Whether I’m sorting a shoebox of snapshots (or overloaded hard drive with dozens of photos), digging through an archive, or piecing together a confusing branch, my goal is to make family history feel manageable and worth passing on.