I was born in Iowa, received my AA from Stephens College, Columbia, MO., BA, U. of Iowa, M.A. from Western Illinois U. Mother of three, Speech & Language Pathologist for 15 yrs., widowed, & lived in Texas before moving to IL. Family research for over fifty years, compiled and published two books on paternal & maternal ancestral lines. Other hobbies: travel, crafts, water exercise, reading, & culinary arts.

I was born in Iowa, received my AA from Stephens College, Columbia, MO., BA, U. of Iowa, M.A. from Western Illinois U. Mother of three, Speech & Language Pathologist for 15 yrs., widowed, & lived in Texas before moving to IL. Family research for over fifty years, compiled and published two books on paternal & maternal ancestral lines. Other hobbies: travel, crafts, water exercise, reading, & culinary arts.