Welcome to week 2 of the 52 Ancestors Challenge. This is a tough one…there are so many photos that I love. But if I had to pick one I think it would be this one:
This is a photo of my parents. Mom thinks it was taken roughly four months after they got married, probably at her grandmother’s house in Tennessee. She remembers sharing the news of her pregnancy with their first child with her family. Dad was really eager to start a family, and they wasted no time. Just a year after their wedding, my brother was born. They both seem incredibly happy in the picture!
Just for kicks, I found a free site that will colorize your pics… https://www.img2go.com/colorize-image
Since this is the year for organizing/scanning all the old photos (gulp!) I’m sure I’ll come up with new favorites every day! But for now, I’ll enjoy this one.
Genealogy tip: Scanning and organizing photos can be a difficult task, especially if you have hundreds to go through. Do a little at a time so you don’t get overwhelmed. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll go through them just by being consistent.
If you’re trying to find names of unknown ancestors, give me a call. I love digging into the records of new families.
