My cousin in California, Donna Joyce Bush Karver, and her husband recently read a book about a Scottish family that immigrated to Utah in the 1800s. Her husband commented that the early McIntyre ancestors may have had a similar experience when coming to the United States. Knowing that I have been researching our family's history, Donna Joyce called me in late September and asked if she could visit me and discover her Missouri roots.
Donna Joyce and I have visited each other in the past so, of course, I said "sure," thinking that she meant to come next year in the spring or summer. But a few days later, she called again to ask when in THIS October would be the best time for her to come. *LOL* Actually, October is the best time to visit Northwest Missouri: crisp, clear mornings, pleasantly warm afternoons, and a hint of chill in the evenings. So, the timing was ideal for Joyce (as she is known in California) to connect with her Missouri cousins (me and sister Dot) and learn about her McIntyre ancestors.
The itinerary for the week focused on local and family history, including a trip to Dearborn, MO where our grandparents lived in the olden days. So, by the end of Donna Joyce's visit, we cousins had reinforced our shared connections.
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