In a few days I will fly to Illinois to discover, and breathe in the earth, where my family's roots were firmly planted for three generations. For the past year my genealogical journey has taken me, via internet, from the Mayflower, Massachusetts, Maine, and finally to Stark County, Illinois. Now I am off to meet face-to-face for the first time, my second cousin and all of the wonderful people who have helped me along the way. ... full info