People: Honoring Our Ancestors and Legacy
The enduring spirit of our community stems from those who came before us. Here we pay tribute to the people, families, and individuals who shaped our history. Get to know the pioneers, visionaries, leaders, and everyday citizens that lived and breathed the values that still guide us today.
Documents & Locations: Tracing the Past Through Places and Records
Our documents and locations collectively tell the unfolding story of this place and its people. Discover hidden gems that reveal what came before and opportunities to preserve them for the future. Understand where we reside in the context of generations.
Architecture & Art: The Aesthetics of an Era
Design and aesthetics provide tangible insight into changing attitudes, lifestyles, and priorities over generations. By valuing these inheritances, we carry forward and build upon the community identity forged long ago.
About The Great Greats
The Great Greats is a living tribute to the seminal genealogical work and passion of Mary Lois Douglas Forrester. For over 60 years, Mary Lois meticulously researched and compiled family lineages, bringing to light generations of ancestors.
Her published books and indexes on regional heritage formed an invaluable foundation for countless descendants seeking to trace their roots.
Now her legacy continues through The Great Greats. We build upon Mary Lois’ exhaustive efforts by digitizing records, updating trees with new findings, and honoring our collective history. It is our mission to inspire personal journeys into your family’s origins through the generations of research she made possible.
Join us in exploring the branches, stories, and spirit of the families that formed our communities. Discover your place in a rich, interconnected heritage.
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Join us exploring the branches, stories, and spirit of the families that formed our communities. Discover your place in a rich, interconnected heritage.