My 3rd great grandfather, William L. Peters, died 6 Feb 1887 in Pickaway County, Ohio, but his death record had long eluded being found in popular online resources. I learned that it became an Ohio statewide law to record deaths
Seaman’s Protection Papers
Have you found a seafaring person in your tree? Then you should definitely check out what I consider one of the best records out there and one of my personal favorites! They are just so very fascinating. The Citizenship Affidavits
The Stewarts Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
Christmas is, of course, a time filled with family, traditions, and food. Both sides of my family was all about big gatherings and huge meals. For my mom’s side of the family, this has always included my grandma Clara Lou
My New Heirloom

My mom sent me a picture of my grandma Clara Lou Peters Stewart on her wedding day recently. It reminded me that she showed me her wedding dress once when I was little. I’m not sure why she had it
The Ladies with the Flowers
I’d been anxiously watching my rhododendron bush for a few weeks waiting for its bright pink buds to open and this week did not disappoint! My patience was rewarded with a towering hot pink display this week… when I say