I have been researching my genealogy & family history since 1968 and I firmly beleive that the results should be freely shared; after all, this is "family" history not "private" history. To facilitate this goal I have established a web site (www.padenfamily.org) so other researchers can share and collaborate thier efforts for the benefit of others.

I have taught genealogy classes for several years and have conducted training seminars for other genealogy teachers. I have also been a Family History Library director.

I have 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson (at last count!), and live in Priest River, Idaho.