Welcome!
Hi, my name is Janet (Cook) Hartje. I love learning about the history of my family and get so excited about what I find that I wanted to share with you. Hope you enjoy the stories from my own and my husbands families.
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks inspired by Amy Johnson Crow
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From the blog
- Week 16: 2023 Should Be A Movie!
What is family history without the stories? (It’s a bunch of cold, lonely facts, that’s what!) What story in your family should be up on the silver screen? Prompt given for Week 16 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks by Amy Johnson Crow. Who wouldn’t love to see Iceland in a movie! I haven’t beenContinue reading “Week 16: 2023 Should Be A Movie!” - Week 15: 2023 Solitude
Is there someone in your family tree who lived by themselves or would seek out time to be alone? Celebrate them this week by writing part of their story. Prompt from Amy Johnson Crow for Week 15 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I have to admit I have been stumped on this one. IContinue reading “Week 15: 2023 Solitude” - Week 14: 2023 Begins with a Vowel
Alex at 88 and Martha at 90, lot’s to celebrate!
Index in progress stay tuned
About Me
Hi, I’m Janet. I like to dabble in many different adventures. Currently I am on a genealogy adventure learning more everyday about my amazing ancestors. Trying to turn it all into a book for my family so we can all share in knowing how we came to be.
My Tree in the Forest 