52 Ancestors – 52 Weeks

I recently joined the Facebook group “52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks,” hosted by Amy Johnson Crow. Amy challenges members of the group who may be dabbling in or fully engaged in our family histories to accept a writing challenge from her each week about our ancestors. She invites us then to post our writings on her Facebook page for others to learn from and enjoy.

This first week in 2020’s writing prompt is “Fresh Start.” I have been dabbling in creating my family tree for over two years. In 2018 I sent my DNA sample to Ancestry.com and the results I received put my ancestry at 100% Irish. This is what I have been raised to believe.

This fresh start motivates me to get serious about discovering more about my ancestors and putting my discoveries down in writing. I look forward to the challenge and invite you to follow along the path with me.