Tag: swedish-ancestry

  • Historical Events: My Grandfather’s American Journey

    Historical Events: My Grandfather’s American Journey

    Week 12 of #52Ancestors Challenge: Historical Events When we think of “historical events,” our minds often jump to world wars, presidential elections, or groundbreaking scientific discoveries. But history is also created through the personal journeys of ordinary people making extraordinary choices—choices that ripple through generations. For me, one such pivotal…

  • RootsTech Day 3 Recap: Crossing the Finish Line

    RootsTech Day 3 Recap: Crossing the Finish Line

    The Final Stretch Today was the final day of RootsTech 2025, and I’m officially genealogied-out (if that’s not a word, it should be!). I dragged myself out of bed at 8 AM to start my day a recorded session (and a very large cup of coffee), and somehow managed to…