Nancy Trabing Mickelson is a fourth-generation Wyoming native born in Laramie, Wyo. She attended the University of Wyoming and now lives in Laramie and Sheridan, Wyo. She raised three children and has seven—soon to be eight—grandsons. She began researching paternal and maternal history in Wyoming about 40 years ago. Her goal is to make sure this history is saved for her children, grandchildren and future generations.