Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1

Welcome to Walking in Their Footsteps

January 6, 2026 - Welcome to 2026 and our new series "Walking in Their Footsteps." The first question you probably have is, "Whose footsteps?" Fair question.

The footsteps we are going to look for, follow, and learn from, are those of our ancestors. Since we are who we are because of them, why not get better acquainted!

So, here's a few characteristics that might be helpful as we take this journey.

1. Are you a taphophile? Loving cemeteries will help you explore the lives of your ancestors.
2. Are you a philomath? Having a love learning and studying will make this trek all the more interesting.
3. Are you a sleuth? Being a good detective will help unravel those family history mysteries you might encounter.
4. Are you a epistemophile? This was new word for me - and good thing because it means "someone who loves knowledge." And you'll be gaining a whole lot of that as we move forward.
5. And lastly, are you devoted to family? Caring about and wanting to preserve the past for future generations is a must.

Each week we'll talk about a different way to reach back to your ancestors. You'll certainly learn a lot about them, but don't be surprised if you also learn a bit about yourself! And don't worry if you don't feel qualified for all this - as long as you have a desire to connect to the past, you'll be fine. Let's go!

To get ready for this series, go to FamilySearch.org and sign up for a free account. I'll be referring to resources on this site just about every week.

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So until next time, always keep your eye on the One that loves you most. Ciao!

Janine

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