Kathleen C MaysBorn in Delta, a rural community in Utah, Kathleen was raised in the Salt Lake Valley from age two. Her enthusiasm toward animals, particularly canines and equines, developed at a very young age. Throughout her childhood years, she acquired other intrests in genealogy, photography, and nature. Her parents, Dale and Louise, always made it a priority of creating memories for their two daughters through family events. Camping, motorcycling, organized sports, music, and exploring God's amazing world throughout North America were some of their chosen activities. They learned very young, after the tragic loss of two of their four children, to make the best of their time as a family.Our author is currently living in Utah's Salt Lake Valley with her husband, her Miniature Australian Shepherd, her cats, her turtle, and her two parakeets. She adores her three grown sons and considers motherhood to be one of her most cherished blessings.Kathleen has been passionate about family history since childhood. She has collected stories and information to add to her personal collection for decades. Some of her most cherished memories are of her time listening to and learning about family traditions and ancestral details. "I've been asked why I love family history so much. I love learning about genetics and familial health issues. I cannot deny the positive impact of knowing I belong. Genealogy personalizes history, with the ancestral stories. Most importantly, it fills me up." KCM Read More Read Less