#57: An Olsen Record That Adds Color — Laurits Olsen

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks (2025-02)

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 January 5 is "A Record That Adds Color" so let me introduce you to Laurits Olsen.

#56: An Ancestor I Admire - Johann Phillip Kräher III

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks (2026-01)

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 first week of 2026 is "An Ancestor I Admire" so let me introduce you to my 3X great-uncle Johann Phillip Kräher III (1829–1911).  

Happy New Year!

A Bright New Year and New Beginnings for Our Family Stories!

Happy New Year, dear family and fellow family history enthusiasts! As we step into 2026, I wanted to send the warmest wishes to all of you. May this year bring health, happiness, and many wonderful discoveries.

I know things have been quiet on the blog lately, but the hiatus is officially over.  Life got a bit noisy for a while, but I’m so ready to get back to it! I never stopped thinking about the next branch of the tree we need to climb. For 2026, I’m getting back on a regular schedule. I have a backlog of fascinating ancestors and dusty records to share, so stay tuned for a lot more updates. 

I’ve also spent the last week tidying up our digital home. I’ve made some updates so the site functions a bit more like a permanent archive rather than just a chronological blog. If you head up to the navigation menu, you’ll find new thematic collections. I've organized our history into sections like "Family Treasures" and a "Military Honor Roll" to make those specific stories easier to find and revisit.

 I’ve missed this, and I can't wait to dive back in with all of you.  Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey. Here's to a year filled with connection, remembrance, and the joy of our shared heritage!