I have always been interested in genealogy but a few cousins who have done great work really inspired me and shoved me along. I was deep into research before 2003 but I had a kid that year and hadn't thought much about any of it until about 6 years ago. Presently, I'm wishing I had kept a better file system..... Fortunately, technology has come a long way in 23 years!

I am a proud Ohio University (1804) Alumni (1994)

I am the 7th generation of the Capt Parker Carpenter line in Athens County, Ohio.

My interests include God, railroading, cats, history, travel in the US, and election law.

My family names include Carpenter, Mingus, Sutton, Noble, Parmiter.

I am always happy to help anyone doing genealogy research and it bothers me when a Find a Grave Memorial has no connections - regardless of their relationship or lack of relationship to me. Yes, I stalk dead people who aren't related to me!