Category Archives: Emma Louise Erickson LaSenius

Looking beyond the Names on a Family Tree

I was reading a story set in Michigan, 1862. When I’m reading history, I often mentally plug my ancestors into the date to get a glimpse into their specific world. My mom’s family lived in Michigan, so I did the math. My great grandmother wasn’t born yet, so I looked up her mother, someone whoContinueContinue reading “Looking beyond the Names on a Family Tree”

Future Generations Will Treasure Your Words

You may feel called to record your life story for future generations. But you might wonder sometimes whether anyone will want to read that story. I have struggled with those same thoughts.  On the flip side, as someone who is researching my family’s history, I can assure you there will be family members in futureContinueContinue reading “Future Generations Will Treasure Your Words”