Of course it’s a wow for you. Darn right. That kind of thing and the research does appeal to me. I’m starting to do a little digging myself.
You know, the option to come to the new world in the day, was appealing to folks who were experiencing difficulties and particularly governmental institutionalized religious intolerance.
If you were down on your luck, the New World looked like a path to freedom. I’ll bet you would have done well under those circumstances.
Sitting comfortably at my desk, I can say you lose. I am basically a coward and do not like risks, but you have a good point.
I have also said I would never have made that miserable wagon trip west, but glad mine did. Hard life.
Think of this: What if space travel and a planet that would sustain life were available. Then think of the earth being destroyed by mans wars. Would you go onboard a space ship if it were offered?
That is a hard one for me. I am an old coward. rofl. But, I would fund my grandchildren the chance to go.
Ever since I found out the family connection to Gen.Washington, I always go to the index to see if their name is mentioned.
Same with other lines. We are in the history books, yours may be as well. Here is a place that may help you find some of yours. www.findagrave.com
It is now becoming the BEST genealogical website there is and its FREE. You will have to (free)register if you choose to add a family name as a memorial. Check it out, there are many, many pictures of the people and documents of proof if available.
Just this last year, through Find a Grave, I have been contacted by long lost never knew cousins. About 10 have emailed me with WE ARE COUSINS, but then I invited that in my memorials. Now we are planning some type of reunion. These people never knew about their ancestry.
It is a fun adventure, and now I plan my vacations around where these people lived.