I'm participating in the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge started by Amy Johnson Crow, professional genealogist. Each week we use a new prompt as a theme. This week’s theme is prosperity.
I don’t know of any ancestors who were very prosperous. Most were hard working farmers who earned enough to take care of their families, and maybe have a little left at the end to enjoy some retirement years. I remember mom and dad talking about growing up in the depression. Both said they were poor before so it didn’t affect them much. The family would fatten the milk cow’s calf to butcher, and raise chickens for eggs and meat. Gardens they planted provided vegetables.
I have copies of the wills and probate records of several ancestors, but no time this weekend to sort them and post about them. I am putting it on my list of things to do.