Specks on the Timeline

What's In a Name?

The name of the website is an omage to my (step) great grandfather. Before passing at the age of 93, he told my mom "we are all just specks on the timeline and I'm happy that I made a big speck."

As I got older, his statement was the source of intrigue that encouraged a desire to know more about those who came before me. But, more than just understanding the book-end years, I wanted to understand their "specks". Hopefully, this site develops into a tribute that tells of each of their journeys and lasts into perpetuity.

Getting Started

If you found this site by searching for a familiar ancestor, I recommend entering that ancestor's name in the search box on the right. Alternatively, click on the links to the trees of myself or my wife (Natalie) and select surnames from the "Find" drop down menu.

The ultimate goal of the site is to have a detailed narrative replete with sources so my work can be critically assessed. The "short-term" goals to get there are:

1) Add Source information for all direct ancestors;
2) Research and provide narrative from secondary sources;
3) Review and update siblings for each direct ancestor; and
4) Search for potential new sources.

If you find an ancestor with limited source information, you can assume they are a distant ancestor or relative. Read below if you'd like to help fill in the blanks!

Privacy

Protecting the private information of the living is a priority. That protection relies on birth and/or death dates. If dates are missing or in error then it is possible for the details of a living person to be shown in error. Please contact me should you find particulars of any living person on this site. Details are on the bottom of the page if you'd like to get involved.

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