I have done extensive research on my own family tree and have spent many hours searching small cemeteries in upstate NY for relatives. I enjoy the quiet and solitude of cemeteries along with the thrill of finally finding the stone you have been searching for. I have frequently relied on research that others have done before me and I believe it is important to repay the contributions forward to fellow researchers and family members in search of ancestors. I decided that being a photo contributor was an ideal way for me to do that as it combines my love of the outdoors and photography.

I have focused my attention on Calverton National Cemetery on eastern Long Island for the past few years. With the removal of request limits a couple of years ago the backlog of requests there has remained very high! I typically make the drive out to Calverton once a week and shoot as many requests as my knees will take (usually 80-100) and then edit and upload them from home over a couple of evenings. It's a great way to get some fresh air and exercise if anyone is interested in joining the volunteer ranks.

My family tree names include McGee, Kollar, Crawford, Juriga, and Krauss. Most of my ancestors lived, or live, in the western NY, southern tier NY, and Wilkes-Barre PA areas. If you think you might be a relative please feel free to drop me a line!

If you would like an original copy of any photo request that I upload please feel free to contact me with your email address. You may also use any uploaded photo without asking for my permission although credit would be appreciated if published.

Although fairly infrequent, I will add any memorial that I find was not uploaded to Find A Grave and am more than willing to turn control over to a relative if asked as long as I'm not a closer relative.