Your Story in Your Own Words
One mistake that genealogists often make is focusing so much attention on our distant ancestors that we overlook the people right in front of us.…
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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Just the Facts: Dorothy (McKnight) Hendrickson
A brief look at the life of my paternal grandmother, Dorothy (McKnight) Hendrickson (1921–1983).
Just the Facts: Carlton Norman Hendrickson, Sr.
A brief look at the life of my paternal grandfather, Carlton Norman Hendrickson Sr. (1914–1976), with key facts and photographs.
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…
Just the Facts: Hazel (Knowles) Ewart Rankin
A brief look at the life of my maternal grandmother, Hazel (Knowles) Ewart Rankin (1913–1984), with key facts and photographs.
Just the Facts: Harold Ewart
A brief look at the life of my maternal grandfather, Harold Ewart (1915-1917), merchant mariner of Brooklyn, New York.
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 journey...
Poppy
On my last trip to New York, I visited a family member whom I hadn’t seen in a long time. Before I left, she handed…
Questions from Uncle Paul
My uncle and I were recently talking about his grandparents, Clarkson and Olive (Anderson) Hendrickson. He had questions about why he never really saw them…
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…