Hi Everyone, Thanksgiving is an ideal time to share your family history. If you have relatives coming for Thanksgiving, get your records out now, and make a list of your questions. Ask them to bring their records. You might want to suggest that they put their records in the car right then, so they aren't forgotten. Keep in mind that your questions serve several purposes; to extend the information on your charts, to give you clues for further research, and to gather life history of the family, especially your focus ancestor. Any information that contributes to these purposes is desirable. Some pieces of information are more important than others. Some are more interesting. Also, if your family relation is going to be available for more than one day, it would be a great time to visit the cemetery, and do a little cleaning, and remembering, maybe some recalling of some forgotten info ...... cemeteries are quiet, peaceful places for contemplation and remembrance. You will feel closer to your family and accomplish a great deal. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ************************* Michael G. McManness, a Jayhawk through and through, eating, sleeping, and bleeding Crimson and Blue near the University of Kansas. Family genealogist and research historian. "Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones." --- Phillip Brooks *************************