I began my journey to the past in 1980, was thinking I would get this all done quickly...WRONG! So here I am 30+ years later still searching, once you begin your journey it just never ends, there is always one more thing to add to your always growing vast collection. When I began all of this there was not a lot on the internet, so it always involved writing letters, enclosing self addressed stamped envelope for replies, most of the replies were usually not returned, however, I did get to know all of the postal workers on a first name basis, postage was an enormous expense. Anyone beginning genealogy research today will find the internet filled with many helps, programs, money makers, etc. If you like dealing with details, this is the hobby for you!

I began my journey to the past in 1980, was thinking I would get this all done quickly...WRONG! So here I am 30+ years later still searching, once you begin your journey it just never ends, there is always one more thing to add to your always growing vast collection. When I began all of this there was not a lot on the internet, so it always involved writing letters, enclosing self addressed stamped envelope for replies, most of the replies were usually not returned, however, I did get to know all of the postal workers on a first name basis, postage was an enormous expense. Anyone beginning genealogy research today will find the internet filled with many helps, programs, money makers, etc. If you like dealing with details, this is the hobby for you!