“Everything is relative except relatives,
and they are absolute.”
-Alfred Steiglitz
Family history is a way to bring our ancestors to life.
This blog details my journey as a genealogist and is a means to record my notes, recent discoveries, and the stories of my ancestors. The goal of Relatively is to inspire other family historians to preserve and share their own family stories.
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Hendrickson Y-DNA: Update
We have another match! DNA testing rarely solves a family mystery all at once. More often, it reveals patterns over time. A while back, I…
I’m on the Clock!
The countdown has begun — I’m officially on the clock! I submitted my preliminary application to the Board for Certification of Genealogists, kicking off the…
The Unsinkable Harold Parker Ewart
My great–grandfather Harold Parker Ewart was a Merchant Mariner. His job took him all over the world and was extremely dangerous, particularly during wartime. Harold…
Bringing Ancestors to Life with Never-Before Seen Family Photos
As researchers, we have the incredible advantage of being able to conduct genealogical research right from the comfort of our homes. There is so much…
Twenty-One Souls Hidden in Plain Sight at Green-Wood Cemetery
As a genealogist, one of my favorite places to visit is cemeteries. While that might seem odd to some, there’s so much to learn about…
Just the Facts: Dorothy (McKnight) Hendrickson
A brief look at the life of my paternal grandmother, Dorothy (McKnight) Hendrickson (1921–1983).
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