Welcome to The Past Lane.

Fair Warning: Forever, I have had a strong desire to be connected with my ancestors. My forbears are all pioneer stock who either came through Nauvoo, Illinois or immigrated shortly after settlement started in Utah. My husband's lines are the same. I began research when there were no census indexes, computers, or other aids like those available now. Because I copied my older family member's information by hand, their names and relationships became imbedded in my memory. As my own family grew, time was more limited, but there has always been an attraction to conferences and classes to help learn more. In the late 1980's, I was able to earn a one year BYU Certificate with emphasis in British research and a bit of German. In the 1990's I worked for Ancestry.com long enough to polish my skills in US Research. Now, in 2010, I bask in the opportunity to learn more - either enough to earn accreditation, a degree, or both.

So, Why the Blog? Well, to start with, it is an assignment :-). and, a focus is necessary. With experiences in research to record and share, I have chosen a focus on research tidbits. Unfortunately, most are exciting at the time, but quickly forgotten.



Wednesday, March 3, 2010

AHA moment

After the Pueblo Revolt, the Spanish left the Indians alone for about 20 years, and then they sent more settlers in for what they called the "Recolonization". The family I am working on has ancestors in that group.

Thanks to the HBLL, I was able to borrow a book Transatlantic ties in the Spanish empire : Brihuega, Spain, & Puebla, Mexico, 1560-1620.

The AHA moment told me immediately the suspected error in spelling has been resolved!

It seems the Brihuega area in Spain specialized in weaving and cloth making. They brought all they needed to set up shop in the Santa Fe area of New Mexico. You probably already know Santa Fe was one of the earliest settlements in the United States.
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