Category: Legacy
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A Rose By Any Other Name
My primary goals in reviewing and documenting my grandmother’s research are to 1) cite sources for her assertions, and 2) disprove any errors. Naturally, I hope for mostly the former, and very few of the latter. I think I found the first mistake, however. On page 42 of Descendants of John Laughlin and Tabitha Trimble,…
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The Value of Revisiting Your Work
I think it’s safe to say that most researchers are hooked on the thrill of a new discovery. Whether it’s a new record or a new ancestor, a successful search is always a rush. Even so, there are treasures to be found in material you’ve already covered, if you will look carefully. I can’t tell…
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Laughlins’ Legacy
My grandfather sold his business and retired in 1976. He and his wife, my grandmother, retired to a life of peace and quiet at the lake. It seems that golf wasn’t enough to keep Grandma occupied, however, so they soon bought an RV and began taking long trips together. My sister and I were treated…