I guess the best place to start this blog is with me. Who am I?
Well, that’s a big question. I’m
a daydreamer, an idealist, and a thinker.
I’m also a knitter, a secretary, and an aspiring genealogist. And, last but not least, I’m a mother, a
sister, and a daughter. I am half Danish
through my father and half American through my mother…and they are where this
story begins.
My parents married in 1966, and I, their eldest daughter,
was born the following year. In the
years following, they had two more daughters.
My dad was a farmer, and on a farm is where I grew up. I wouldn’t trade my memories or experiences
of living on a farm for anything, but I have to admit that I’m exceedingly glad
I’m a “city girl” now!
My purpose in writing this blog is to share and document my
family history, both the genealogical facts and the stories that have been
passed along. As I said, I’m half Danish
and half American. My dad is the
grandson of Danish immigrants. Both of
his parents were first generation Americans born to Danish immigrant
parents. My mom is descended from a
range of different European nationalities, most of whom immigrated to America
when the colonies were still being established.
So, both of my parents’ family histories offer such differing
perspectives and history from one another.
At present, I’ve researched my family history primarily on
my dad’s family…both in America and in Denmark.
So that’s where I will begin…
