Well I began writing a year ago today with a focus on “My Genealogical Journey”. I can say like most, time flies when your’e having fun. More importantly the Geneabloggers Community has been very supporting; the comments have been inspiring; the likes are encouraging. Thanks for coming along this journey. I appreciate your well wishes.
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
Happy 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Happy 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, August 28, 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave the “I have a dream speech”. When I saw this picture of my grandson Aaron, and his friend Kevin, I thought it was most fitting in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream and the commemoration of the…… Continue reading Happy 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Friends of friends Friday- Grandmother purchases Granddaughters Freedom, St. Croix, DWI, 1817
In 2007, the VI Ancestry Discovery Group hosted “VI Family Tree & History Exhibit,” on St. Croix. I was among the 75-plus presenters sharing my family history in public for the first time. Gathering, collecting data and working with Project Coordinator Veronica “Ronnie” Phillips; I began to think about not just what; but also how…… Continue reading Friends of friends Friday- Grandmother purchases Granddaughters Freedom, St. Croix, DWI, 1817
My Genealogical Journey: 