#55: Religious Traditions - Charlotte Emilie Gustava Larsen

Charlotte Emilie Gustava Larsen: Faith, Family, and Resilience in 19th-Century Norway

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks (2025-30)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is a series of weekly prompts to get you to think about an ancestor and share something about them. The weekly prompt is provided by www.amyjohnsoncrow.com. The prompt for the week of July 21 is "Religious Tradtions". Let me introduce you to my 2X great-grandmother Charlotte Emilie Gustava Larsen.

#54: Sunday Obituary - Fredrick Gillen (1859-1941)

Legacy in the Empire State: The Life and Lineage of Fredrick Gillen (1859–1941)

Each Sunday, genealogy bloggers reflect on the lives of their ancestors through the lens of an obituary. Whether clipped from a newspaper or passed down through family lore, obituaries offer a unique snapshot of a person’s final chapter—and often hint at the rich life that came before. This week, I’m honoring my 2x great-grandfather, Fredrick Gillen, by expanding on his obituary with historical records, family connections, and personal reflections.

#52: Maj. John Finley, Revolutionary War Patriot and Kentucky Pioneer

July 4th Reflections: Honoring Maj. John Finley, Revolutionary War Patriot and Kentucky Pioneer

This Independence Day, I’m remembering one of my wife's direct ancestors whose life intersected with the birth of our nation — Major John Finley (1748–1837), a Revolutionary War soldier, explorer, and early Kentucky settler.