“How can we know who we are and where we are going if we don’t know anything about where we have come from and what we have been through, the courage shown, the costs paid, to be where we are?”
― David McCullough, Brave Companions
Thanks for stopping by! My name is Terri and I live in Laramie, Wyoming. I started working on my family tree in the late 1990s. What started out as a part-time hobby has blossomed into a full-blown passion. I’ve made amazing connections with incredible people in the here and now while on the trail of my ancestors. I love learning about history, and myself, along the way. My idea of a heavenly afternoon is one spent researching in my office, lost in another time and place, with my sweet kitty-girl, Lil, sprawled across my desk, purring contentedly.
The Singing Oak 
Yay, Terri! Gorgeous site and pic… Love the name. I can’t wait to read more! xoxo
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Thank you, Jessica! Txo
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Love it! Can’t wait to read about more of our ancestors! Love you <3!
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Thanks, sissy! xo
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This is beautiful! I can’t wait either, to read and learn about all the people I grew up with….you are amazing! I love you Cuzzie!
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Thank you Cuzzie, I love you, too!! xo
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I like It!!! Dad
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Thanks, Dad! xo
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You are doing a beautiful job as our family historian! We are so lucky to share in your passion and reconnect with our loved ones, both known and unknown! What a treasure you are!!! I so look forward to further posts.
Job well done!!
Much love, Aunt Carol
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Thank you, Auntie! I’m so lucky to have such appreciative family and friends and the world’s best editor ;). xo
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How beautiful! Will enjoy following in the footsteps of our ancestors. We are indeed lucky to have such a wonderful guide to them. Looking forward to the future posts. Love you!! Mom
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Thank you, Mom. Love you! xo
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Sure proud of you and all your reseach. Love you!!! Dad
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This is Amazing!
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Brandon, thank you so much! I have learned more about our people than I ever would have dreamed…it’s been really fun for me to share their stories in this way. I hope to meet you at the Cannaday reunion! Terri
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And I love your beautiful “K” and its story.
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Hi Terri,
Thanks so much for your research and the background info on the Yemm’s in the Forest of Dean. Florence was my great-great grandmother as far as I can tell. I would love to learn more about your research back into the 1500’s, if possible.
Best regards,
Drew
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Hi Drew,
Thank you for writing! My Florence Yemm was never married and had no children, but there was another Florence Yemm very close to her age in the Forest of Dean at the same time, so perhaps she is your 2nd great grandmother? In any case, the Yemms in that area are virtually all related at some level or another! I’m happy to share research and will e-mail you separately.
Warm regards,
Terri
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