Grandma Edith as a young girl |
How did this obsession come about? Well, like many addictions, it was mostly inherited. My Grandma, Edith Vivian Hunt Brittain, was the original genealogist in our family. I remember sitting with her for hours at her big, round oak table while she wrote long letters to cousins, some she knew well and some she'd never met, trying to untangle the roots of my grandfather's and her family trees. I also remember hearing about her many trips to Utah and Oklahoma to do research and visit relatives, including her cousin Fritzi, who shared the same passion. She instilled the love of family history in my dad, Bill Brittain, and then in me.
Grandma looking quite glamourous |
Stay tuned for more posts about my own family -- on both the Brittain and Bartram sides -- as well as other interesting information about genealogy, in general. I may also ask you to help me solve some tricky mysteries. In any case, I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures in genealogy.
How fun Wendy! I am looking forward to reading as you release your obsession to the world. :)
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Your Equally Obsessed Cousin
Thanks, Vikki!!
ReplyDeleteI will be introducing my husband to your blog since he, too, is addicted to geneology. This past year, he has traced his family back to the Mayflower. Unlike you, no one in his family prompted this obsession. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love your new site! You chose a very cool name. Your grandma was beautiful and yes - very glamorous!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing from your husband, amv. Very cool that he got back to the Mayflower!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen. I appreciate your encouragement. I've been very impressed with your blog, and it was a big inspiration for me to finally get started on this.
Welcome, Wendy - believe me, we understand your obsession!
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