Rooted: A Family Legacy
Our land holds more than roots, it holds stories. Passed down through kinship, hardship, and devotion, our family legacy is woven from many cultures, many eras, and one deep belief: that land connects us, sustains us, and reveals who we are.
From the beginning, this land has been shaped by the hands of those who lived in rhythm with the seasons. Today, it remains under the care of our family, led by my parents, who continue this stewardship with memory, pride, and purpose.
1400s-1700s
Indigenous Foundations & Early Intertwining
Our family carries oral history and cultural echoes of the Indigenous peoples who lived and thrived on this land long before it was called America. Their knowledge, resilience, and generosity shaped the survival and settlement of early colonists, and their values continue to echo in how we live today.
While we do have distant and early Indigenous ancestors, we do not claim tribal affiliation. Instead, we honor the influence of Indigenous heritage in our family’s values: respect for land, the wisdom of natural cycles, and the power of community.
1600s-1800s
Early European Migration &
Settlement
Our European ancestors came from regions including Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Norway, Denmark, Wales, Scotland, England, and Spain.
Some arrived as indentured servants seeking freedom, others as settlers in search of land or escape from political unrest. A few arrived as enslavers, and their legacy is not ignored—it is remembered, and consciously transformed.
Many of these families made their homes in the Southern states, where harsh labor, faith, and survival carved the blueprint for what would become a deeply rooted legacy of resilience and reinvention.