My great-grandmother Fox would ask about her husband’s parents, especially his father’s family but very short answers were given. “He was born in New York or New Jersey.” This is a branch that continues to be a mystery to us.
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Genealogy Education
Genetic Genealogy
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Uncovering the Truth About Your Ancestry and Family History Through DNA Testing: Part IIThis post expounds on interpreting DNA test results, specifically shared matches and centimorgans (cMs), which indicate genetic relationships’ closeness. It addresses potential surprises and emotional responses to unexpected discoveries, recommending support groups for those processing new family information.
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Genealogy Education
Genetic Genealogy
Uncovering the Truth About Your Family History Through DNA Testing: Part IUnlock the secrets of your ancestry and delve into your family’s history through DNA testing.
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Personal Family History Stories
Records
The Tragedy of Michael Nevins: Part IITracing the Nevins family origins in England to their immigration on the S.S. Borderer to Boston, they faced hardships in America they were hoping to avoid back in England. Records and family keepsakes would preserve their story for generations to come.
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The Tragedy of Michael Nevins: Part IMichael Nevins just vanished from family history four years after marrying Ellen and having a daughter—my great grandma. So what really happened to him? Were the family rumors of divorce in the early 1900s true?
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The Record Keeper Book
Writing The Record KeeperPublishing a first book, drawn from family history and personal discovery, evokes a mix of excitement and fear. Overcoming self-doubt and writer’s block, the author shaped a narrative through personal perspective. Despite initial rejections, the manuscript caught a publisher’s interest, leading to publication and a hope to inspire others with their ancestry’s truths.
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The Paint Me House: Out of its MiseryThe “Paint Me House” was an eyesore on Eastern Avenue. Neighbors pushed to demolish it, and it finally came down in 2013. Originally built in 1923, it was home to the McKay family for over three decades, witnessing many life events before falling into disrepair.
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