Genealogical Researcher Sparks Interest and Intrigue
Ever wonder if a long-lost aunt or third cousin may pass away and leave you part of their fortune? Oregon genealogist Leslie Lawson researches heirs to estates and often reports to lost relatives on such news.
When asked how her interest in genealogy and the past began, Lawson confessed, “My grandmother inflicted it on me. As a child, I was taken to every cemetery where family members of ours were buried. We would tend to their headstones. The idea was that one day I would be able to do the job and I would know where to go.” She added proudly, “ … and every couple of years, I make it to all of them.”
Read more about Leslie in the Beaverton Valley Times.
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When asked how her interest in genealogy and the past began, Lawson confessed, “My grandmother inflicted it on me. As a child, I was taken to every cemetery where family members of ours were buried. We would tend to their headstones. The idea was that one day I would be able to do the job and I would know where to go.” She added proudly, “ … and every couple of years, I make it to all of them.”
Read more about Leslie in the Beaverton Valley Times.
Links In This Article:
Leslie Lawson
Beaverton Valley Times
Genealogy Pro
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