Intake photo for Henry Priest Who would have guessed that finding our great great grandfather, Henry David Priest, in the 1900 census would lead to a dark family secret that none of us were aware of. Henry Priest is listed in the 1900 Federal census residing at the Colorado Penitentiary in Canyon City, Colorado. While this discovery was not entirely unexpected given aspects of our family history, the reason for his incarceration was. We were expecting larceny, cattle rustli

Why did Lottie insist that the land for the cemetery was donated by T.E. Wood when, in fact, it was donated by Elizabeth Ong? Why did T.E. Wood never remarry after Laurena died? Why did T.E. Wood give up everything in Crawford?

Moab and La Sal Utah, September 2024

Feel free to share any of your old family recipes. Here's one from Grammie's old cookbook that Anna has now.

Family stories are treasures that often fade with time. As generations pass, the rich tapestry of our family histories can become frayed, leaving gaps that can only be filled by the voices of those who lived them. Oral histories serve as a vital link to our past, preserving the memories, experiences, and lessons of our ancestors. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of oral histories, how to collect them, and the impact they can have on our understanding of fam