In the winter of 1776, William Ewing marched from home into the uncertainty of revolution. What followed was more than military service—it was the beginning of a family legacy shaped by duty, sacrifice, faith, and westward hope.
What if caring for family history is not looking backward at all, but a way of becoming more fully alive, now? Preserving stories, places, records, gardens, and memories is how we live with love, purpose, and belonging every day.
Re-membering is the gentle art of gathering what time has scattered, a return of love, grief, and heritage to the center of our lives, where the dead are not lost but continue within us, shaping who we are and who we are becoming.
Every family tree hides a little wonder. Among its branches and leaves, past the names and stories, there is sometimes a bit of unexpected fruit—sweet, bright, and waiting to be discovered. Now Ridge Haven offers online access to its digital harvest, inviting family members to gather treasured stories with just a click.
When winter finally loosens its frosty fingers, something delightful comes skipping in on the March breeze: Davis Day. Part holiday, part fairy tale, and wholly devoted to joy, she arrives with flowers, laughter, and the delicious suspicion that the world is about to become a little more beautiful.
Stories rise like biscuits in the oven—warm, steady, made from memory. Here, we honor the women who fed generations with their hands, their hearts, and a cast-iron skillet. This is where recipes become stories, and stories become legacy.
A Century of Family Voices. Imagine discovering a time capsule filled with letters from your ancestors — stories, hopes, and blessings written just for you. Their words would be a gift through time, a bridge between lives … Now, it’s our turn to be that bridge.
We sometimes find that our different family lines have a funny way of speaking to each other across the generations. They send secret messages back and forth, like little classroom love birds, waiting for the teacher to turn her back.
Anderson Shaffer Ewing and Exile Liberty Parker married in Utah about 1865. Shortly afterward, they traveled to Gallatin County, Montana. Martha Parker-Ross and Orpha joined them. Mysterious unproven stories circulated about their move to Montana
Our Carr Davis family is a potpourri of wordsmiths and creative artists. Among them, one of the most prolific is Vi Parsons. A true weaver of words and history, Vi is the author of five books and countless published articles.
The one thing that is consistent about life is that it always changes. With the help of the previous generations, we ready ourselves for Family Re-membering.
On her 93rd birthday, our friend LaVerne Grell told us her secret to a long, healthy, joyful life: “eat your dessert first and celebrate everything!”