🌿 Start Here: Welcome to My Genealogy Misadventures

Hi there! I’m Kathleen Moore, and this blog is where I chronicle the twists, turns, and discoveries of researching my family history. What started as a way to keep my notes in order has grown into a record of surprises, setbacks, and the occasional breakthrough. Whether you’re brand new to genealogy or just love a good family mystery, I’m glad you’re here.

👋 Who This Blog Is For

Researchers looking for inspiration (or reassurance they’re not the only ones with a digital mess)
Descendants of the Moore, Mays, or connected families
Lovers of personal history, old photos, and everyday stories
Curious folks who just enjoy the process of digging

🗂️ What You’ll Find Here (By Category)

📺 Entertainment

This is where I share the fun, unexpected finds that pop up in my research. They don’t exactly fit into any specific category. Usually it’s just me finding a fun way to work with the data or showcase cool things I find.

🕵️ Identification

Unlabeled photos, family mysteries, and sleuthing sessions. If you like a good guessing game, this is the place to help name some faces.

📂 Organization

My attempts (successful and otherwise) to keep my files, trees, and digital documents under control. Tips, tools, and a little chaos.

🔍 Research

The heart of the blog. These posts follow my journey through records, roadblocks, and family stories as I piece things together.

📓 Diary of Llewellyn

A special project featuring real entries from my great-grandmother’s diary—giving a peek into her life one day at a time. Coming soon, I will be posting more about the people and places featured in the diary.

🗃️ Uncategorized

Where older or out-of-place posts currently live. Still worth a browse!

📚 Top Viewed Posts of All Time… Or since I fixed the website this time. 😂

Or head to the full archive or use the search bar to explore surnames and stories.

💬 Want to Reach Out?

Comment on any post or page—I love connecting with fellow researchers and family history fans!

🌳 Coming Soon: Website Integration

I’m working on integrating the blog, the database and The Diary of Llewellyn into a seamless website. It will take some time, but I hope to accomplish this soon.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy researching!
— Kathleen