Category: Genealogy Education
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Yours Very Sincerely, Sallie: An 1898 Love Letter from Coosa Creek, Georgia
The post shares a transcribed love letter from the author’s great-grandmother, Sallie Gillespie, to William Bowers from 1898 Georgia. Sallie expresses her affection for…
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Tales of Three Stanleys: Stanley #1
Learn about Stanley Hoffman Sr., a crabber from Deal Island, Maryland who lived there from 1887-1971.
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Tales of Three Stanleys: Stanley #2
Learn about Stanley Hoffman Jr., a crabber from Deal Island, Maryland who lost his life at a young age.
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Tales of Three Stanleys: Stanley #3
In August of 1933 a damaging hurricane barreled through the mid-Atlantic states. Stanley Scroggs was 3 and this is the story of how his…
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Search Tips for Locating Ancestors
The thrill of the hunt draws many to genealogical searches, but mastering digital searching is key.
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A Kiss Will Drive Him From Your Mind
The story of Anna Scroggs and Leo Bonne in Baltimore, 1921. A murder, an assault, self-defense and justice. A wild family history story.
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Occupied
Our ancestors held some fascinating occupations. Some dangerous, some unhealthy, some surprising. Check census records and more to discover your family’s work path!
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5 Ways to Interview Your (Living) Relatives
Genealogists often focus on deceased ancestors, overlooking the importance of recording stories from living relatives. Interviewing family members can be done in various ways:…
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Interview Your Dead Relatives: Using Your Senses to Unlock Your Ancestors’ Stories
Exploring family history can extend beyond genealogy to amateur anthropology by using the senses to connect with ancestors’ lives—through touch, sight, hearing, smell, and…
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Decisions, Decisions: Which of the Main DNA Testing Companies To Chose?
Which DNA test should you choose? Learn how to determine which is best for you and how you may be able to use them…
