Alright, folks, gather ’round, let me tell you about this little project I’ve been working on. I’ve been digging into the Kimrey family from Oklahoma, and boy, has it been a journey.
I started with nothing but the name, just like a detective. So, I rolled up my sleeves and started with a basic search. I wanted to see what popped up. I was basically fishing, seeing what I could catch.
First, I went through tons of census records. You wouldn’t believe the stuff people put on these things. It was like reading a novel with really detailed family trees. From what I gathered, they had lots of kids, some were farmers, some were teachers. This step was all about getting the basic facts straight. Like, who’s who and what they were up to.
Then, I started looking for more personal stuff. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, maybe even some old letters, whatever I could get my hands on. It took a long time, but the excitement of finding a new piece of information always pushed me forward. This is where I really got to know the people, not just the names on a list. For example, finding out who married whom, who had a bunch of kids, that kind of juicy stuff.
- Spent hours looking through census records.
- Looked for birth certificates and marriage licenses.
- Tried to find personal documents like letters.
Putting It All Together
After gathering all this information, I started to piece it together like a big, complicated puzzle. I made a family tree, added dates, locations, and any interesting facts I found. The best part was realizing it works. All those hours of work were not in vain. It’s not perfect, and there are still some gaps, but I’ve got a pretty solid picture of who these Kimrey folks were.
So yeah, that’s my story about diving into the Kimrey family history. It’s been a wild ride, but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. If you’re ever thinking about doing something like this, just do it. You never know what you might find!
