Legacy Lane Genealogy

06/21/2026

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the fathers we know—but it’s also a reminder of those whose stories remain incomplete.

Today I’m sharing the mystery of Sylvester Smith and the father we cannot name. Despite years of research, some questions remain unanswered, and that’s part of the journey of family history.

Read more: https://legacylanegenealogy.com/2026/06/21/the-father-we-cannot-name/

05/09/2026

The Last Woman in the Line 🧬

With it being Mother’s Day weekend, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the women who came before me — and the ancient maternal DNA passed from mother to child for thousands of years.

As a genealogist — and a boy mom expecting my third son — I decided to write about the surprising patterns I discovered in my own family tree, what it means to possibly be the final woman in my maternal line, and why I’ve come to see that not as a loss… but as an honor. 💙

https://legacylanegenealogy.com/2026/05/09/the-last-woman-in-the-line/

04/01/2026

Thank you, Root River Current! 😊

Laney Smith of Spring Valley uses genealogy, storytelling and her podcast “Roots & Riddles” to uncover forgotten families, ghost towns and local history in Fillmore County. Read our full story at the link in the comments 👇