23 December 2013

The Other Side of the Stone

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There's often more to a tombstone than just one side. This picture of the tombstone for my great-grandparents is slightly misleading, es...
22 December 2013

Genealogy Webinars for the Holidays

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We have re-opened our $5 webinar sales for the holiday season. The  complete list and ordering information is available here .

Refocusing on Benjamin Butler in 1860-Charting out the "kids"

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Benjamin Butler (probably born about 1819 in New York State) has a been a thorn in my genealogical side for some time. He moved quite a bit ...
21 December 2013

Greetings of the Season

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As we approach the end of the year, now is an excellent time to pass along our wishes for a Happy Holiday season to all who are fans, follow...
20 December 2013

FamilySearch: Delaware, SC Freedmen's, and Baltimore Passenger Lists

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The following are showing as new or updated on FamilySearch since our last update: Delaware Orphan Court Records, 1680-1978 South Caroli...

Thinking of Genealogical Proof as an Infant

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I'll be honest, I don't like the phrase "genealogical proof." There I said it. If I'm in trouble, so be it. I use ...
19 December 2013

Updated on FamilySearch: New York and Boston Materials

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The following are indicated as new/updated on FamilySearch: New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-19...
17 December 2013

A Pretty Blond in a Blue Dress Gets Married

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Seventy-eight years ago today my grandparents were married in Keithsburg, Illinois--17 December 1935. I've always thought that was a col...

Are You Scanning Pictures Over the Holidays?

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The holiday season can be a great time to make scans of those photographs while visiting relatives. Remember that you can scan just about an...
16 December 2013

Our Genealogical Freebies

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Here is a summary of freebies we have: 2 free copies of  Casefile Clues --simply enter in your email address and "submit" order...

Schools and Their Borders Change

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Have you thought about how the schools in your area have changed? I am not talking about educational offerings or clothing styles. Ther...

A Few Links to Tombstone Iconography

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Yesterday's Genealogy Tip of the Day regarding tombstone iconography generated so many emails that I've posted a few links here to ...
15 December 2013

Is It Always Necessary to Start Over?

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While giving final exams last week, I decided to would take "fresh stab" at locating information on my Benjamin Butler. Benjamin...
14 December 2013

FamilySearch: Updates: AL, ID, MO, OH, SD, TX, VA

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New or updated on FamilySearch since our last update: Alabama, Estate Files, 1830-1976 25,297 Idaho, County ...