Meet our Members: Chandra Garrow

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Hi WikiTreers!

500px-Meet_our_Members_Photos-13.jpgIt's time to meet another one of our Wonderful WikiTreers!  This week's member is Chandra Garrow.

Chandra...

What are some of the surnames you are researching?

For my paternal family I'm researching Garrow, Gauthier, Schramm, and Kannenberg.

For my maternal family I'm researching Dodge, Steies (or Sties), Fregin, Simpson, Kidd, and Newman.

What are some of the locations you are researching?

Lately I've really been looking into Ireland. I've also been researching Germany (Prussia) and England.

When and how did you get interested in genealogy and family history?

My Mom is a really big part of my interest in Genealogy. She's the one who got started on the family tree, everything I've done wouldn't have been possible without the work she did.

Who's your favorite ancestor and why?

I have so many ancestors that are so interesting, but I'd have to say my 3rd Great Grandfather, Arthur Simpson, is my favorite. He was a Civil War Vet who had a lot of struggles with his mental health. I think he's one of the ancestors I really relate to the most.

Tell us about a brick wall you were able to break down or one you hope to bust through.

I would really like to find out more about my 3rd Great Grandmother, Jane Newman.

She's been a massive brick wall for years. We know nothing about her early life and family (parents, grandparents, etc.).

What are some of your interests outside of genealogy?

I love reading, mainly fantasy and historical fiction. I just finished reading "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane", and have "Wolf Hall" on hold.

[Interview continues below.]

WikiTree profile: Chandra Garrow
in The Tree House by Eowyn Walker G2G Astronaut (2.4m points)

How long have you been on WikiTree and what do you spend the most time doing?

I've been on WikiTree since June of 2019. I started out just working on my own Genealogy, but have really branched out since then. I'm a member of the Greeters Project. I'm also part of the Wisconsin Project, where I've been adding County pages and profiles for some local people. I've also started a Name Study for the "Steies" surname.

What brought you to WikiTree?

I was told about WikiTree by a distant Cousin, Robynne Lozier. We got into contact while researching our "Stephens" family connections, and she gave me a link.

What is your favorite thing about WikiTree?

My favorite thing about WikiTree are the Relationship and Connection finders.

What is an example of how WikiTree has helped you with your genealogy or how you’ve helped genealogy with WikiTree?

WikiTree has really helped me learn more about sourcing, and the importance of collaboration.

Any tips for someone just starting out on WikiTree?

Don't be afraid to ask questions. There is no such thing as a stupid question, and everyone starts out as a beginner.

Congratulations!! I enjoyed reading about you. We are 10th cousins once removed.

8 Answers

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Congrats on being a Member of the week.

It's wonderful to get to know you a little better.

signed

Your "distant cousin"

Robynne Lozier

For the record, Chandra and I are 6th cousins - as she said through our Stephens line -  both of which are through our mothers!!
by Robynne Lozier G2G Astronaut (1.2m points)
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So great to read about you, Chandra and so cool about discovering WikiTree through Robynne
by Maggie N. G2G Astronaut (1.2m points)
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Congratulations Chandra on being the Member of the Week!  What a great interview and so nice to learn more about you.

PS: I can actually pronounce Gauthier.smiley

by Laura DeSpain G2G6 Pilot (424k points)
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Great profile Chandra.  I really enjoyed reading about you. -Brad
by Brad Cunningham G2G6 Pilot (186k points)
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Hi Chandra,

We are 10 degrees and 11th cousins through Thomas Bliss! I enjoyed reading about you. I am originally from West Allis, Wisconsin (Go Packers!). Thanks for all you do!
by Carol Baldwin G2G Astronaut (1.1m points)
+7 votes
Congratulations fellow Greeter, Chandra! :) I enjoyed learning more about you.
by Greta Moody G2G6 Pilot (196k points)
+5 votes
I second this, Chandra. And I am 28 degrees from you. Wow.

Keep shinig!
by Lothar Wolf G2G6 Pilot (109k points)
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Congratulations on your making of Member of the Week and for representing Wisconsin! I am the creator of the Sauk County page and would like to interact with other members working on their part(s) of the state.

by Steven Greenwood G2G6 Pilot (117k points)

Hi Steven!

I took a look at your Sauk County page. So well done and very detailed! Thanks to your page I actually learned someting about my 3rd Great Grand Uncle, Lyman Clark I didn't know. Other family members had told me he was a fairly well known innkeeper, but I didn't know there was a street in Baraboo named for him! Thanks for the info!

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