

My Grandma Ora Foster (1895-1971) on Her Last Visit by Robin R. Foster
I was either six or seven years old, and we had moved from the house next door. It was a huge house next door, but my father had built...


Going to Mama Daisy's Funeral by Tammy Howell
The earliest funeral I can remember that was my first one was that of my maternal great grandmother, Daisy Harris Bell Siovell. She...


"A story about Walter and Georgianna Hatton," Part Two by Greg Hatton
Letter to my cousins, nieces, nephews, children and grandchildren: Our grandfather, Walter Hatton, and his father, Armstead Hatton, are...


How My Husband, Ellis McClure, Helped Me Return
I will never forget how Ellis helped me with everything that I used to do all myself. Back when I first had the stroke in September 2016, ..


Who is Your Favorite Relative?
Here goes! This is our first Our Stories Collection for 7 January 2023. Who is Your Favorite Relative?


"The ancestor I wanted to share stories about is Charlie Watkins," by Donna Pittman
My cousin, Beverly Harper, asked me to share. The ancestor I wanted to share stories about is Charlie Watkins. He was born July 1, 1843.


A List of Our Story Ideas for January
Here are our story ideas for January: Week 1: 7 January 2023 "Who is your favorite relative and why?" Week 2: 14 January 2023 "Who...


Our Stories
You might have a story that will help someone, so dig as deep as you can. Send your story to me: robinfoster@genealogyjustask.com.


I Believe Our Ancestors Direct Us Along a Specific Course
These are my great grandparents, George Anderson Tucker (1882-1932) and Daisy B. Chick Tucker (1883-1941). They are from Buffalo, Union...


"Our Fathers' Fields" is Meant to Recount the Southern Story, but It Reveals Formerly Enslaved
Amazon I have written about Our Father's Fields: A Southern Story more than twice . Some might ask, "Why do you need to tell this...