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?

July 22, 2018 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

July 22, 2018

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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An Unexpected Easter Egg Hunt

March 8, 2018 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

July 26, 2016

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

June 17, 2016

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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The Depression Years

June 12, 2016

Chapter 1 I grew up during the depression and have a lot of memories about experiences myself and my family shared. My family lived in the Detroit area unti... Read More...

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Aunt Flora

May 3, 2016

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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How I Met My Husband

April 21, 2016

My profession was nursing and with World War II raging I decided to join the war effort as an Army Nurse. My induction ceremony included six other women who we... Read More...

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My Grandmother the Teacher

April 17, 2016

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

April 12, 2016

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

April 5, 2016

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

March 27, 2016

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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