Join us in going forward. Hopefully, each of us will heroically dig into the basement and search the attic for photos that can be added to the family history. [In Florida, this means the garage as we don’t have a basement. Heroic is not a term I chose haphazardly. Take a look at the pictures…
Author: Authors
My Cousins is an epistolary story told entirely in online communications. Mostly told through email, Facebook, and LinkedIn communications are also shared. It is less about dialog and more about information sharing. It is jointly edited and published by Dr. John P. Elcik, IV, and Beth Purinton Gamache.
MyCousins – We Have Traveled Far
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin. Ancestry research is rewarding and fun. There is both the joy of learning and the satisfaction of solving puzzles. Ancestry research benefits come with involvement. If anything, this book seeks to involve you and others in…
Elcik Humor
Definition of “Smart Aleck” On Wed, Jan 27, 2021, at 11:40 PM Beth, Given all the alternative spelling for the Elcik surname has given me cause for concern. People might think that the term “smart aleck” is a reference to my family or me. Ouch! Let me assure you it is not. The term ”smart-alec”…
Newspapers.com
Fri, Feb 12, 2021, at 6:25 PM Beth, Here is a valuable link, if you have not already seen it. FREE access to Newspapers.com for Valentine’s Day Weekend. Using it I was able to verify the “legend” of Uncle Clyde, my mother’s brother. Regards, John, IV Fri 2/12/2021 11:00 PM John, Interesting article about…
Facebook Post – John Elcik and Beth Purinton Gamache
08-24-2020 Beth, Pam and I have been partial to dogs since the beginning of our relationship; Pam’s sister Kathy is our cat lady. Both dogs and cats like squirrels! Is that a real one in your cover photo. Is there a story here? We have a new puppy: Lucy Belle, a chihuahua and terrier mix….
Message From the Authors
Greetings: Someday, someone will ask about their ancestors and their family history. I wish that when they do that, there is a written record that includes not just names and dates of significant events; but also some idea of who we were both as individuals and as families. Currently, genealogists are fond of saying that…
My Cousins – A Shared Journey
Greetings, My Cousins is an epistolary story told entirely in online communications. Mostly told through email, there are Facebook and LinkedIn communications also shared. It is both about dialog and information sharing. The dialog is what inspires the project to its eventual resting place with you. It all begins with a Family Tree created for…
