I've been into genealogy for quite some time, mainly researching and documenting my maternal grandmother's family. I had a great head start because her maiden name (Butler) is quite famous (or should I say infamous!) in Karnes County, TX!
My great grandfather came from a wealthy Irish family, but he was disowned when he married a woman named Dora Collins. She was half Sioux, not acceptable at that time!
I'm very grateful that my grandmother, age 88, has passed on many of her wonderful stories. No one can tell them like she can!