Every story has a beginning and every journey has a first step. But right before that there is a pivotal moment. Breath is exhaled and destinies defined. That moment of breath is part of my story. It is also part of my journey into knowing from whence I came. It…
Some Roads Lead to the Cemetery Relocating to coastal Carolina was a great move. It has been all good. Alligators living about 10 feet outside of my back door? No problem. Heck I’ve even figured out all the best tricks to survive the difficult humidity of July and August. The…
Good morning America, how are you? I was in Pittsburgh all last week attending an intensive session at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP). After spending a week totally engrossed in documentation with Dr. Thomas W. Jones, I needed a few days to recuperate. So with the other half…
Welcome! You have found your way to “Talking Stones and Genealogical Ramblings,” the blog of Beneath the Cairn. Here you will find a little bit of this and a little bit of that. From genealogy technique tips to sharing results of family research. This is a place of honest sharing without…