Family History

Stories are a powerful way to share and pass down the legacy of our family members. In our Family History category you can find everything from family tales that have been passed down for generations to new stories about family members that impacted our writers’ lives.

What was my favorite memory from going to school? By Margery Galle

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...

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I found this great old photo!…By Patty Schmeder By

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...

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Who is the biggest hero in my family history? By Rose Harrelson

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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An Unexpected Easter Egg Hunt By Irene Pendleton

An Unexpected Easter Egg Hunt

By Irene Pendleton

Every Easter my large, extended family gathers at the Baldwin, IL, farm of my sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Ron Fehr. We are a playful family with a long... Read More...

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Preserving Family Stories with Legacy Sharing By

Preserving Family Stories with Legacy Sharing

Seniors, families and caregivers increasingly recognize the value of reflection and reminiscing. Storytelling and writing about family history has the power to ... Read More...

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A Father’s Day Tribute By

A Father’s Day Tribute

In honor of Father’s Day, we wanted to share several stories that have been published on OneLegacy.com about fathers and grandfathers. We enjoy reading and shar... Read More...

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Aunt Flora By

Aunt Flora

I remember when I was smaller, when I’d be walking in the park with my grandmother or sitting in her living room, we’d talk about our family. I used to love hea... Read More...

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My Grandmother the Teacher By

My Grandmother the Teacher

My grandmother is full of stories. When we visit her, she always loves to recount events and tell stories about her life. The last time I visited her, she recou... Read More...

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Bringing Generations Together Through Storytelling By

Bringing Generations Together Through Storytelling

Creating a personal history for someone is an extraordinary gift for all generations. The experience of preserving the life story of a loved one is a priceless ... Read More...

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Star Wars and International Summer By

Star Wars and International Summer

My grandmother was born in 1944. She was a single mother who raised two kids. My grandmother loves to cook, and she is the best cook in the world. She loves to ... Read More...

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The Spider By

The Spider

About last year, my mother told me a story about her and her friends with all the trouble they got into. My mother stated after she had picked me up from a p... Read More...

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My Grandmother the Mayor By

My Grandmother the Mayor

My grandma, Marjorie “Marge” Schramm was the first female mayor of Kirkwood in St. Louis. I wasn’t even alive yet when she finished her two four-year terms as m... Read More...

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