Moving Day Madness
I just moved. It seems like I have done a lot of that, especially over the last ten years. This time was more painful than…
Hi. I’m Desiree.
Welcome to my blog where I record the details of my family history and my efforts to trace my ancestors. Some of the surnames I am researching are Hendrickson, McKnight, Ewart and, Knowles. If you think we might be related contact me.
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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…
A Moment of Remembrance
For many Americans, Memorial Day signals the start of summer. It’s a day off from work, the day we open our pools, have backyard barbecues,…
Memories of Dad
Ten years ago today my father Carlton Hendrickson passed away. Instead of remembering his death, I would much rather remember some of the things that…
It’s About Time
Daylight savings time got me thinking about my ancestors who were clock and watchmakers. Edward Goldsworthy and James Knowles set up shops mainly in the…
Photogenetic: My Earliest Known McKnight Ancestors
About the Photo This image was given to me by my father’s cousin Ann Dalton. If I remember correctly it was a tintype and likely…
An Unexpected Connection at Green-Wood Cemetery
Have you experienced any strange coincidences in your family tree? By definition, a coincidence is a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal…
Trying to Preserve Your Family Artifacts? Don’t Do What I Did.
During World War II, my maternal grandmother Hazel was a glassblower for scientific glassmakers E. Matchlett & Son in New York City. When my mother…
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…
My Founding Fathers
Father’s Day is bittersweet for me because my Dad is no longer here to celebrate the day with me. Similar to my Mother’s Day post,…