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Day: October 16, 2023

Heritage Journal – Intro & Pedigree

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Melissa Willis

Welp, after a nasty bought with COVID and a little recovery/catch up time, I finally carved out a couple of hours to sit with my new heritage journal, write out a few words on the first two pages, and complete the first spread! I’m quite pleased with how it turned out.

What all does it include?

  • Photos of Scotland, England, and Ireland (the lands of the majority of my Ancestors)

  • A map of Santa Fe (where I was born and raised)

  • A DNA helix

  • A copy of my pedigree through my 2x great grandparents…

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HELLO & WELCOME!

I'm Melissa :-)

Ghost Chaser | Kin Seeker
NPE Survivor | Tea Drinker

As a hobbyist family historian and genetic genealogist, I find great joy in folding time with the Ancestors in an effort to best honor them while documenting their legacies for future generations. Grab a cuppa, let's sit for a spell and chat about ghosts!

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