Tag Archives: Louise Walton
Wordless Wednesday: 96 and Still Swinging!
Filed under African-American history, ancestry, family history, geneology
Sentimental Sunday: Granny’s 95th Birthday
Yesterday, I had the chance to celebrate my grandmother’s 95th birthday with my family. It was particularly sweet because the night before, we celebrated my daughter’s 8th birthday with a sleepover party. It’s not often that we get all five … Continue reading
Filed under ancestry
An Oral Tradition
When I read the New York Times article last week about Michelle Obama’s ancestry, the fact that her family lore had suspected a white relative for years underscored the importance of gathering oral history. For blacks, the paper trail often … Continue reading
