Hello from Torrance, California!

Hello, and welcome!

I am developing this site with several goals in mind.  The first goal on my list is a selfish one - I like the thought of having a website called lisagene.com!    I want to share what genealogical research I have done already on my family, record data that can help my group of researching cousins organize our information, and have FUN!

I started my ancestor searching in 1993, mostly out of a sense of guilt.  I was the only one of my siblings and parents that was single, had time, and a mild interest in hunting down ancestors.  Also, my heightened sense of time ticking by made me realize the importance of obtaining information while people are "available."  I started asking questions...and at the very beginning found out that my own great grandfather was buried in a cemetery within 10 miles of my home!  No one in my family knew that.  I was hooked.!

I took a genealogy course, studied at the local libraries,learned how to use a microfilm machine and order newspaper microfilm rolls through the inter-library loan program.  Later, I discovered the internet, and through the Knox County, Missouri Genweb (where I  project I met a few cousins  (Nancy and Diane) who had the same ancestors I did.

My research has lead me to some incredible family stories.  Click on my "Document Index" above to see some!

11/11/2002 last edit date