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Discovering Family Treasures: An Archival Journey
What started as organizing old family photographs evolved into a significant archival project, resulting in the scanning and cataloging of approximately 150 items from the late 19th to 20th century. Discoveries included documents and…
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Uncovering the Story Behind a Family Painting
The author reflects on a large oil painting of Castello di Miramare by their great-grandmother, Phoebe Ellen Myers Chapman. This artwork, along with another depicting her childhood home, deepens the author’s understanding of Phoebe…
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A Return to Youngs Creek
This short film explores the historic roots of southern Indiana, showcasing the landscapes that shaped the lives of ancestors who settled there. Using family photographs and the scenic beauty of the Hoosier National Forest,…
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For the First Time, They Had a Voice
On November 2, 1920, several women in the author’s family, including their second great-grandmother Martha, voted for the first time following the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. This marked a significant shift in American…
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Elisha Chapman: Revolutionary Doctor and Patriot
On July 5, 1779, during the British raid on New Haven, Elisha Chapman served as both a military surgeon and captain, providing essential medical care to defenders amidst the conflict. His contributions highlight the…
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A Mile Into the Woods: Finding the Ancestors
The author reflects on a challenging hike in the Hoosier National Forest to discover Hancock Cemetery, a burial site of their ancestors. Guided by a cousin, the experience transformed genealogical research into a personal…
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Family Lore: Secrets from Southern Indiana
The Family Lore On a recent trip to visit family in southern Indiana, a cousin shared a deliciously scandalous story about my grandparents that sounded almost too cinematic to be true. According to family…
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The Great Migration to Southern Indiana
By the early 1800s, multiple branches of my family were on the move. One came from Virginia by way of Kentucky. Another from North Carolina. Another had begun its journey in colonial Delaware before…
