Baisden.org is not meant to be a finished record, a commercial genealogy service, or a definitive account of every detail in our family’s history.
It is a working archive.
Family history is often treated as something static, charts, dates, and names locked into place. In reality, history is fluid. New information surfaces. Memories shift. Records are corrected. This site is built with that reality in mind.
Some sections may feel sparse. Others may feel detailed. That reflects what is currently known, not what is considered important. Absence here does not imply insignificance, it simply marks an area still waiting to be filled.
This site also avoids embellishment. Where facts are known, they are documented. Where uncertainty exists, it is acknowledged. I would rather leave a gap than invent a story to fill it.
Above all, this site is about respect. Respect for the people who came before us, for the truth of their lives, and for future generations who may one day look here for understanding.
If you notice errors, omissions, or have information that adds clarity, those contributions are welcome. Preservation works best when it is collective, careful, and honest.