Ancestors are fascinating people. You have them. I have them. Each ancestor has a story and, from their stories, we arrive and write our own stories to pass on.
I’ve always been fascinated by past generations. Finding out more about how they lived, what they considered important, how they spent their days is an engrossing study. There was great-great grandma Lydia, a widow who made a living from her farm, working hard during the day and writing letters or painting at night. Going way, way back was the Irish man who married into the Cherokee tribe. Then, a great-great-grandfather who fought in the Civil War, a great-grandfather who made the trek from Georgia to Indian Territory, another great-grandfather who worked in the lead mines of Wisconsin or Ohio, on and on, men and women who had their own stories.
I’ve written about Darcy Campbell’s ancestry in the last two Darcy and Flora books, Best Left Buried, and Grave Heritage. It all began when a foundation was being dug for Darcy and Flora’s new house. Many years ago, someone had thrown a murder weapon into an old well. When it was discovered and the story that went with it, Darcy and Flora were shocked to learn that their ancestry was not what they thought at all. But, was it better to have left it buried? You’ll have to judge.
And now, I’m thinking maybe we should take a peek at Ned McNeil’s ancestors. I’m sure there’ll be somepuzzes there. Should they be brought to light? What would Ned think about them? I hope you’ll make this journey with me as we look into Ned ancestry and its mysteries.
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