Current Project:

As of July 2025, I have been working in collaboration with the Mount Saint Vincent Sisters of Charity Archives to help recognize, acknowledge, and preserve the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity. This work is deeply meaningful, as it focuses on ensuring that every sister is remembered with dignity and respect. My efforts include creating and maintaining memorials for each sister, as well as gathering and documenting photographs, accomplishments, and obituary information so that their lives and contributions are fully represented and accessible for future generations.

With the formal conclusion of their chapter, there is a profound responsibility to safeguard their history and the impact they have had on countless individuals and communities. The Sisters of Charity devoted their lives to service—educating, caring for the sick, supporting the vulnerable, and strengthening the communities they touched. Their work shaped lives in lasting ways, often quietly and without recognition.

Through this ongoing project, I am committed to ensuring that their stories are not lost. By preserving their memories and documenting their contributions, I aim to create a lasting tribute that honors their dedication and compassion. The Sisters of Charity made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many, and it is essential that their efforts are acknowledged, celebrated, and remembered for generations to come.This project will be my last contriutions to FG (excluding my personal memorials).

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Being a volunteer for Find A Grave is not about YOU, it is about finding ways to help families build their Genealogy while ensuring as much accuracy as possible. Each request matters to someone and a photograph is worth a thousand words (so please take a good one).

One more note: If someone requests to manage a memorial, Please be kind and considerate when handling these requests. . A little kindness and cooperation can go a long way.

In my research, I have found that famiies requesting photos do not know the they have to provide the information to obtain that photo and that F-a-G is merely a database for which information is entered and shared. While some cemeteries may not always be volunteer-friendly, they have responded to direct inquiries, and is why I review new photo requests to ensure they include complete plot information. If a request is missing this detail, I kindly guide the requester on how to obtain the plot information and ask them to update their request. Through this approach, volunteers have been able to fulfill more than 400 photo requests in almost two years. Famillies are great collaborators when they understand the process and at times just need a little guidance. Additionally, any edits I propose can be supported by documentation from Ancestry.com, published obituaries, cemetery knowledge, and research.

∼Notice: I understand some members here are very passionate about their contributions to FaG. However, Respect is essential, especially when discussing errors or differences in understanding. Everyone is on a learning journey, and making mistakes is a natural and necessary part of growth. When we foster an environment where people feel safe to be wrong, ask questions, and explore new ideas, we build a culture that encourages genuine learning and collaboration.

Constructive dialogue is much more powerful than criticism rooted in ego or superiority. It's not about proving who's right — it's about discovering truth together, helping each other improve, and staying open to growth.

Requests: There is no need to ruin a person's reputation on F-a-G to get your kicks off. I work very hard to be as accurate and detailed as I can and treat others with the respect I expect in return.

"If you'd like me to transfer a memorial to you, just ask. No interrogations about how you are related."

Genealogy researcher.