#19 52 Ancestors in 52 weeks

 #19 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks

Well, there goes that New Year's goal.  I've been busy with end of school year stuff and haven't kept up with this project. The past few prompts didn't bring anything immediately to minds.  But now it's Father's Day, and I have some pictures. Happy Father's Day everyone!


James Stevens Kirkpatrick with his son (my father) Stanley Stevens Kirkpatrick


My dad

My maternal grandfather Carl Evans Canaday with my grandma Mid

Carl Evans Canaday's father William Hardy Canaday











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