The Pieces Are Coming Together

The life of Robert Stitt Sr. and Jr. have been a difficult mystery to navigate. Well, until last night that is. For whatever reason I was pulled to my genealogy work late last night. The key to all the great finding last night came from a document I stumbled across on Family Search. This document referred to a document I had pending getting me a little closer to Robert Stitt Sr. These findings led me to speaking to a living cousin living in Winston Salem who is equally excited to connect. Together we may be able to rebuild the life of my great grandfather, Robert Willie Stitt Sr. I know that it was my ancestors guiding the way. Grandpa, I am on my way to finding you!

Pieces Are Slowly Falling Into Place

The Stitt line has kept me up many a nights trying to figure out better research techniques and combing through information to see if I have overlooked anything. I can finally say that the pieces are slowly coming together. I am excited at all the possibilities of getting know more about this line and connecting and building long lasting relationships with family. Grandma Pebaleader, I spoke with one of your great granddaughter and granddaughter this morning. Hopefully we all will be able to meet the first of the upcoming year. Through all of this I can't wait to be able to stitch together my genetic quilt with all of its uniqueness.

What is She Trying to Tell Me?

Have you ever just conducted a random search that yielded some information? This is exactly what I did  about 20 minutes ago. Although the information gave me a piece of the puzzle, it also gave me more questions. On top of that I now must revisit some information that I recently confirmed. I know that my grandma Pebaleader Kellum is trying to tell me something, but I don't quite know what it is. I must turn to my research gurus to ensure that I am looking at all perspectives without any blinders. The one thing I know for sure, is that my grandmother is guiding me to my grandfather, Robert Willie Stitt Sr. At this time, I must be still and wait for my grandmother Pebaleader.

Thankful

As I give thanks to the Most High for all the blessing bestowed on me and my family, I must express my happiness at finding out more about the lives of many of my ancestors. I have gained much more than I anticipated. This journey of discovery began as my way of dealing with my father's death, a way to get to know more about my father which in turn I would learn more about myself. This goal has definitely been achieved. However, in addition I have connected and established a relationship with many family members.  From the moment my Aunt Anna introduced me to cousin Cheryl and her mother, I did not imagine how this journey would have developed. It is such a blessing to be able to have a better understanding of the man my father was, as well as an understanding of who my ancestors were. I came from a pretty patch worked legacy that is intricately woven. This legacy is one I am very proud of and become even more proud the more I learn about my ancestors. With the help of the ancestors I was able to navigate through the grieving process. It is so true how the ancestors reach beyond their final resting place to help guide us.

Pebaleader Kellum Stitt Mystery Solved

To my surprise I received additional information on Grandma Peb that directed me to her death information. Her unique name was intriguing to me from the moment I first heard it. It was that feeling that Grandma's name as well as Grandpa Alpha Omega that influenced my yearning to learn more about my ancestors. Today I was able to find my great grandmother. I am so excited to speak to my cousin who will be able to tell me more about my grandmother in order to get a more well rounded picture of her life so that her story may be passed down authentically. It is amazing how the ancestors have a way of reaching beyond their final resting place to guide us right to them.

Thinking of Junie

I woke up this morning thinking of my father, affectionately referred to as Junie. It's been almost 3 years since his death. Today is one of those does I really wish that I could pick up the phone, which was customary, and talk to him. I know you are looking down smiling upon us. There is not a day that I don't celebrate your life and try to govern myself in a manner in which you would be proud. I am glad that we were able to strengthen our relationship and be able to enjoy one another. Today is just one of those days that I am missing my daddy. Sending bundles of love up to Heaven. See ya later love you bye, your Annie Oakley

More Answers Comes More Questions

Now that the ancestors are being so gracious to allow the door of discovery to open with answers, I have more questions. The one question that is drawing me more to my Grandma Pebaleader is why she would change her name? Why would she want to rid herself of such a unique interesting name that has is supposedly connected to a Native American history. There is definitely much more to you Grandma Peb. You seem to be just as interesting as your unique name.