I am mother of two teen boys and a preschool teacher in Ashe County, NC, where my mother-in-law was from. Through her lineage, I have gotten acquainted with the common surnames and family trees of the area. If you have a questions about any family info from this area, I have easy access to the county library and the courthouse. Just ask and I'll be glad to help! If you are interested in networking with possible family members in the area, I have started a group on Facebook called Ashe County Genealogy and everyone is friendly and willing to help and share information that they have.

Due to my father-in-law's connections, I hope to get involved in the study of genealogy in surrounding counties' and Florida at large, especially Monroe, Duval, Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Suwannee counties.

My paternal grandfather has Cajun connections in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, and I hope to connect with family in that area as well.