Unfolding The Story Genealogy

02/09/2026

I’m honored to share that my 4th great-grandfather, John Buckles Sr., has been recognized as a First Kentuckian in the Kentucky Spirits program sponsored by the Kentucky Genealogical Society.

This recognition celebrates early Kentuckians whose lives helped shape the Commonwealth, and it means a great deal to see John Buckles Sr.’s place in Kentucky’s early history acknowledged. Grateful for the work of the KGS in preserving and honoring these foundational stories—and proud to carry his legacy forward. 💙

02/09/2026

Census records point us in directions rather than tell complete stories.

I've spent time re-examining the Marengo County, Alabama census entries to understand how my 2nd great-grandfather became a cobbler when his father was a farmer and mill worker. By tracking FAN club occupations, age progression, household placement, and enumeration patterns across decades, I found clues about his likely apprenticeship and trade development.

The census becomes a framework for informed inference when we notice what changes—and what doesn't. This evidence lives between the lines and rewards careful reading.

Unfolding the Story Genealogy Whether it's exploring old photographs, writing family histories, or digging into genealogy records, every detail helps

02/02/2026

One of my favorite pictures was taken on Christmas Eve, but it holds so much more than a moment in time. It carries echoes of the past, the joy of the present, and a dream that’s been growing for generations. Seven grandchildren, one photograph, and a heart full of gratitude.

Unfolding the Story Genealogy Whether it's exploring old photographs, writing family histories, or digging into genealogy records, every detail helps

01/26/2026

If you've ever experienced that breakthrough moment when ONE record changes everything, you'll appreciate this story of Drucilla Whitfield and the husband who vanished from history—until now.

Drucilla Whitfield, Alexander E Clark, Alice Clark, Duffy Clark, Medina Clark

01/22/2026

The National Society Descendants of American Farmers celebrates the generations of farmers who shaped our nation through hard work, resilience, and stewardship of the land. If you descend from an American farmer, we invite you to learn more about our society, connect with others who share this heritage, and help preserve these stories for future generations.
📚 We’re also proud to support scholarships that encourage education and honor the legacy of America’s farming families.
Join us, share your roots, and help us grow the future. 🌱
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NSDOAF, NSDAR, NSSAR, Lineage Societies

01/20/2026

Family history isn’t just about dates and charts—it’s about people, choices, and the ties that held families together across miles and generations. If you love genealogy, migration stories, or simply seeing how scattered records become a living family narrative, this one’s for you.

Robert Creath, Ann Crawford, Lucy Creath, John Newman, Jacob Creath Newman, Arabella Newman, Sarah Newman Jernigin,

01/12/2026

My 5th great-grandmother, Elly Hays Rodgers, moved her family into the Mississippi Territory hoping for fertile land and a fresh start. She didn’t know she was stepping into a war zone — Creek warriors raided their home, stole their animals, and threatened their lives. One raid even sparked a deadly feud that could have ended her family. And yet, she survived. Because of her courage, generations later, I am here — carrying a piece of her strength with me every day. https://unfoldingthestorygenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/01/elly-hays-rodgers-life-that-made-mine.html

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01/05/2026

Researching my 3rd great-grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Hearin, reminded me why records matter. Dates and places tell us when and where, but a single letter written by his grandson in 1913 added the color—the wars he lived through, the roles he held, and the complicated, sometimes uncomfortable realities of his time. Family history isn’t always easy, but telling it honestly is how we truly understand the past.

Unfolding the Story Genealogy Whether it's exploring old photographs, writing family histories, or digging into genealogy records, every detail helps

12/30/2025

My daddy, William Henry Meyer 🤍
A life of service, open doors, steady work, and unconditional love. This is a short summary of his story—grateful every day for the example he set and the legacy he left behind.

Unfolding the Story Genealogy Whether it's exploring old photographs, writing family histories, or digging into genealogy records, every detail helps

12/25/2025

For those who love family history beyond names and dates:
This post looks at German Christmas Eve (Heiligabend) traditions brought to Texas by my ancestors—Anna & Peter Schorsch, the Henry Sievers family, and the Michael Englert families—and how cultural traditions become part of our inherited story.
Genealogy lives in moments like these.

Unfolding the Story Genealogy Whether it's exploring old photographs, writing family histories, or digging into genealogy records, every detail helps

12/16/2025

Meet Thomas Chittim Knight (my Great Grandfather), who served as a musician in the 1st Regiment Texas Cavalry during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Not all heroes carry rifles—some carry bugles. Thomas answered the call and served with honor.

Unfolding the Story Genealogy Whether it's exploring old photographs, writing family histories, or digging into genealogy records, every detail helps