TO SEE A SMILE ON THEIR FACE
By Chuck Polleschultz
My name is Charles Polleschultz III. I was born in St. Louis in 1946. One of three children, I was the oldest with two sisters. My father worked at McDonald ... Read More...
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MY PRACTICE IS MY MINISTRY
By Dr. Lance Parish-Martin, DMD
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SMELLYI was born in 1968, in St. Louis, Mo. Today, we would call it a free-range childhood. We lived in an urban area (which... Read More...
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING
By June Brown
My name is June Brown. I was born in November 1940 in St Louis MO. My dad was a butcher, and mother was a stay-at-home mom. I had four siblings. We lived in... Read More...
TOMORROW CAN ALWAYS BE A BETTER DAY
By Rev. Dr. Avery Duff
I was born in Sept of 1960 in East St. Louis Illinois. It was a very interesting time,and difficult time, in East St. Louis. We stayed on a street where we... Read More...
BLENDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
By Angie Eckert
My name is Angie Eckert, born in Belleville IL, I married in to the Eckert Family.I learned about Eckert’s just as most members of the community do. I ... Read More...
TO MY NEW BROTHER OR SISTER!
By Jason Ford
My name is Jason Ford. I’m from St. Louis MO, born in 2006. And here’s my story….
Hello, baby brother or sister. I'm very happy you are on the way. I screamed ... Read More...
Three Lessons to Share
By Daniel Newgent
I’m Daniel. I was born in St Louis in 2006. When I was younger, I was incredibly dumb. My Dad reminded me about these lessons. He clearly remembers it because... Read More...
What was my favorite memory from going to school?
By Margery Galle
My name is Margery Galle, I grew up in East St Louis MO. I have so many great memories from school, I guess the one that I always go back to is my walk from hom... Read More...
I found this great old photo!…By Patty Schmeder
I was going through some old photos one day and found this one from 1934 of my late sister-in-law Gladys, posing with Robert Wadlow, the famous “Alton Giant” ... Read More...
What games did we play as kids?…by Diana Gunther-Legate
My name is Diana Gunther-Legate, born in Granite City Il in 1962. My favorite childhood games were when we would go to my grandmothers house. My cousins used to... Read More...
Who is the biggest hero in my family history?
By Rose Harrelson
My name is Rose Harrison, from East St. Louis IL. My biggest hero in the family was my Mom. I journal a lot and I’m constantly thanking God for the mother and t... Read More...
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One Legacy Chief Story Publisher – Edwardsville, IL. The concept and vision of One Legacy came from the accumulation of significant life changes that occurred during Mike’s career and personal life. He’s honored to be able to share some of his experiences with you, as well as listen to all the wonderful stories that you and many others share. Our collective stories are the heart and spirit of One Legacy.