Scrapbook Saturday

 As a new feature here on the blog, I present Scrapbook Saturday, or Sunday as the case may be.  This is where I will share family history and vintage scrapbook layouts I have done throughout the years.  I have been scrapbooking since 1999, so hopefully I have a few to share.

The following layout was done in January 2024.  It is my father and his cousin. 

The picture is from the February 2008 funeral of Bennett Wesley Tapley, Sr (1918-2008), another cousin of theirs.  

Woodrow Forrest Beasley
1924-2014

and

Gilbert Earl Tapley
1928-2008

Powell's Chapel Methodist Church cemetery
Johnson County, Georgia, USA
February 19, 2008

Cousins are special

"Like branches on a tree,
we may grow in different directions,
yet our roots remain as one.
Each of our lives
will always be a special part
of one another."

How many people in my family tree share my birthday??

 

    In case you haven't guessed, today is my birthday!  I am 59 years old today.  Too old for many and too young for some.  I have always loved my birthday.  I would celebrate the entire month; take vacation days off work; go shopping; eat out; scrapbook; or whatever I wanted to do for my day.  This year has been quieter, but finally today, I am excited!  I had lunch with my love (Chick-fil-A!!) and did a little shopping. Perhaps going out tonight. No chores or work or cooking for this girl today.  Just fun!

    So with all this birthday excitement flying around, I got to thinking.  Of the 37,762 people in my family tree, how many share my birthday?  Well, it turns out there are only 52 people (including me) who share June 16th as their birthday:

    If any of these names are in your tree or are familiar to you, please reach out and let me know.  I am always open to sharing information and learning more.