The theme for Week 7 was “Love.” One of the wisest decisions I have ever made was to become involve in genealogy research. As my skills increased, I was able to concentrate on my family’s history. Out of the many interesting family members that I love to research was Peter W. Bough, born in 1854…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors #7 I love to research Peter W. Bough (1854-1922)
Author: shelley dewese
With over 40 years in the Virgin Islands, I am a New Yorker with deep roots in the Danish West Indies, researching surnames Bough, Beaudhuy, and Gasper. Uncovering my history has revealed unknown aspects of my ancestry, shaping my present identity. I find joy in sharing stories and connecting with others.
As a transcriptionist researcher, I compiled the digitized St. Croix Population Database, drawing from Danish, American, and Virgin Islands archives. I am a proud member of organizations like the Society of Virgin Islands Historian, Friends of Denmark and Ujima Genealogy Research Group.
My dream of exploring Danish West Indies ancestors became a reality through the St. Croix Population Database and access to collections at the St. Croix Landmarks Society. I recently launched the VI Headline Rewinds podcast, delving into vintage Virgin Islands newspapers.
I appreciate the support of collaborators and followers. For assistance with Danish West Indies genealogy, feel free to reach out via email. its.sheldew@gmail.com
52 ancestors in 52 Weeks # 6 From Danish West Indies, to The Philippines
The Theme of this week’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge is “So Far Away” Week No. 6 challenge: So Far Away. Which ancestor is the farthest from you, either in distance or in time/generations? Which ancestor have you had to go the farthest away to research? Dr. Irving G. Bough, the brother of my…… Continue reading 52 ancestors in 52 Weeks # 6 From Danish West Indies, to The Philippines
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: #5 Family lore; Ireland to the Danish West Indies
The theme of this week’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge is “Plowing Through” Plowing through and documenting census, church, and immigration records in order to find supporting evidence to confirm a family lore, has been tedious, yet a quite interesting task. Although the Bough family has been on St. Croix, Danish West Indies since…… Continue reading 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: #5 Family lore; Ireland to the Danish West Indies
My Genealogical Journey: 