I provide Genealogy services, along with having done extensive work on my own family tree, and I frequently encounter truly fascinating stories of remarkable ancestors. I thought I would start this site as a place where I can share some of the interesting family stories I have found, and others can do the same. I chose the name, The Mead Hall, because of my studies in Medieval Literature and Linguistics. In Medieval times, the Mead Hall was the seat of government, community rec hall, banquet and party space, schoolhouse and church, and general community gathering space. It was where guests were welcomed, and stories were told. One of the favorite themes of the storyteller was the exploits of ancestors. So, welcome, honored guest. Pull up a mead bench, and share stories of the human family. After all, science has proven that we are all, genetically, related, so a stranger is just a cousin you haven't met yet!