Left to right: Tempestt, James Jr., Grandma Catherine (Hazel), Marcus, and Kutisha, c. 1992.

family STORIES

These questions are part of an ongoing effort to capture the stories of our family for the sake of passing it on for future generations. The photos and your responses will eventually be compiled on a website or into a book as a keepsake for the family. Feel free to share this link with other family members who should be involved.

Send photos you're willing to share to tempestt.hazel@gmail.com.

Please Answer All of the questions to the best of your knowledge.

Note: Your responses will only be shared with family and not made public. If you have questions or want to change any responses, contact me at tempestt.hazel@gmail.com.

What is your full name? (First, middle, last)

Have you gone by any other names? If so, what were they? (maiden name, etc)

First Name

Last Name

What is your phone number?

What is your email address?

Were you named after someone? If so, who?

Do/did you have a nickname? Who gave it to you?

What are your parents' names?

When is your birthday?

YYYY

Where were you born? (City, State)

Where do you currently live? (City, State)

Where else have you lived? (City, State, Date)

What is your current profession?

What was your first job? What was your favorite job?

Have you served in the military? Which branch?

Where did you go to school?

Include Elementary, Middle, High School, College, or any other education.

Were you part of any extra curricular experiences at school or have any hobbies? (arts, sports, etc?)

Growing up, what were your favorite things to do in your free time?

Who were your best friends growing up?

What was your first job?

Are you married or have been before?

What was/is your partner's name?

How did you meet them?

How did you/they propose?

Do you have children? If so, what are their names and when were they born?

What are your childrens' names?

Describe your children.

What are their personalities? What characteristics did they get from you?

What are some highlights from the past few years?

Do you have any special talents?

Share some of your best memories of your siblings, if you have them.

Share some of your best memories of your parents from when you were young.

Share some memories you have of your time growing up with friends or other family members.

What are some funny or surprising stories from your life that you haven't told many people?

Where are some places you've always wanted to travel or visit but haven't yet?

What would you describe yourself to a family member who hasn't met you before? What would you want them to know about you?