“Preserve your memories,
keep them well,
what you forget
you can never retell.”
– Louisa May Alcott
Family history and storytelling have always been two of my favorite pastimes. From the tales my Maw Maw Tillie shared when I was a child to the amusing accounts of relatives who could never seem to get along, I found it all fascinating.
As I grew older, I reflected on some of the stories I was told and wondered if some were entirely true. I became more adept at genealogy and research and began constructing my family tree to learn more about my ancestors and their stories, and it has been a fun and often puzzling ride so far.
This blog is dedicated to my gumbo roots, one big pot of Italian, French, and English mixed together. My mother’s side of the family is pure Italian on both maternal and paternal sides, originating from Sicily and Naples. My father’s side hails from South East England, Scotland, and Germanic Europe.
Most of my family, with the exception of my father, is uninterested in genealogy. So, this blog serves as my sounding board and diary, capturing my many adventures in researching my family history. I hope you find this information useful in your research and pursuit of discovering your roots.
Memberships
- Association of Professional Genealogists
- Daughters of the United States War of 1812 (U.S.D. 1812), Chalmette chapter member, New Orleans, LA
- Louisiana Genealogical Society
- National Genealogical Society
- Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans
- Italian Genealogical Group
- Mississippi Genealogical Society
- Utah Genealogical Society
- Seattle Genealogical Society
- Virtual Genealogical Association
- Pitt County Historical Society
