Hi, I’m Megan!

I grew up in an old farmhouse on 20 acres in rural southwest Michigan. I was homeschooled from 4th through 8th grade, then attended a private high school. During those years at home, my mom often took us “dead relative hunting” at the local county archives. At the time, I didn’t quite understand her obsession—but that would eventually change!

At 18, I left our small town to spread my wings and moved across the country to Denver for college. I spent my 20s and early 30s building my career, saving for a house, and traveling the world. Today, I’m back in southwest Michigan, living in a charming little bungalow with my wonderful husband and our five-year-old son.

I work full-time in the hospitality industry and enjoy history, traveling, gardening, treasure hunting (a.k.a. antiquing!), and—of course—genealogy. What started years ago as a search for our Native American roots has evolved into a multi-generational passion for family history. Though we haven’t found any Native ancestry (yet!), our journey has uncovered shocking secrets, incredible stories, and countless hardships that our ancestors endured.

My goal for this website is to share what we’ve discovered and to honor those who came before us. I want my generation—and future descendants—to hear these stories, see these images, and feel proud of our colorful heritage.

Thank you for visiting!