I have heard of family historians being gifted or inheriting documents, memorabilia or an entire family archive, precious as a result of age and sympathetic attachment.  I remember being pleased and disappointed at the same time.  Pleased for them, for the tangible connection they now had with those who had gone before.  Disappointed that, while I have appreciated very much the moments of genealogical serendipity that have come my way, pieces of information that have demonstrated the types of people … Continue reading