The Beginning Genealogist

Often, we begin tracing our family lineage with our parents and then grandparents. It's common to feel a stronger pull towards one side over the other, as was my experience. The lack of information about my paternal side, stemming from my grandmother's passing when my father was a teenager, fueled my curiosity. My initial step involved obtaining her birth certificate by tracing the record number on FamilySearch and placing an order through the New York Archives, Then the waiting began. Upon the certificate's arrival, my curiosity deepened. The document revealed a wealth of details that could easily go unnoticed: my grandmother's birthplace in New York City; her given name and adopted name; the names and addresses of her biological parents; their ages and birthplaces; the number of births my great-grandmother, Anna, had; the attending doctor; and even the name of the adoptive father. Armed with this trove of information, I found myself at a crossroads of possibilities. Guided by the revelation that Anna Sudek was my grandmother's biological mother—a connection confirmed by DNA testing—I embarked on unraveling the timeline of Anna Sudek's immigration to the United States. Join me on my blog as I share the next chapter of Who is Julia’s mother , Anna Sudek? As my exploration unfolded, it unearthed not only adoptions records and archival documents and more unanswered questions. It also introduced me to newfound relatives that were soon to be discovered. Unraveling the tapestry strands of my Rooted Genes