I'm a Native Texan whose paternal roots go back through Mississippi to South Carolina, and maternal line to Kentucky and Virginia, but all lines seem to end up back in Scotland, England and Ireland.  Since retiring in 2017 I’ve finally found the time to do more research, build my tree and "collect cousins."  I've also really enjoyed finding and visiting my ancestors' burial places and honoring them by cleaning and maintaining their markers as I'm able.  I look forward to serving the Society and doing what I can do to help it grow, thrive, and modernize.