52 Ancestors #2 Favorite Photo

In this weathered photograph, my uncles Eugene Melvin (1930-1979) and Robert Eldon (1935-2000) Peasley stand with their first cousin Gerald Lee Symens (1936-~2019).

Gene, Bobby, and Jerry
Littlerock, Washington
~1942

My mother loves to tell the story of Uncle Gene's creative solution to his brother's childhood foot surgeries - a loyal pet goat that became his personal transportation. The goat would patiently carry young Bobby wherever he needed to go, turning what could have been a limiting situation into an adventure.

Finding this photograph brought my mother's story to life, transforming a cherished family tale into a visible piece of our history. These captured moments make our family stories real, connecting us across generations.

This blog post is in response to this week's #52Ancestors post on WikiTree, by fellow WikiTreer and blogger, Chris Ferraiolo. #52Ancestors was started by another WikiTreer, blogger, and professional genealogist, Amy Johnson Crow. Check out her Generations Cafe Facebook group

* Find source documentation and more information on the linked WikiTree profiles for the members of this family.