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 #2Learn 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 #3In August of 1933 a damaging hurricane barreled through the mid-Atlantic states. Stanley Scroggs was 3 and this is the story of how his father Harry flew his Curtiss Robin on to the Eastern Shore from Baltimore to rescue his wife and son from the rising waters in the marshland of Deal Island.
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Search Tips for Locating AncestorsThe 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 MindThe 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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OccupiedOur 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) RelativesGenealogists often focus on deceased ancestors, overlooking the importance of recording stories from living relatives. Interviewing family members can be done in various ways: casual conversations, prompted journals, or engaging in shared activities. Focus sessions on specific life areas for deeper insights. Remember to document their experiences and also share your own life for future generations.
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Interview Your Dead Relatives: Using Your Senses to Unlock Your Ancestors’ StoriesExploring family history can extend beyond genealogy to amateur anthropology by using the senses to connect with ancestors’ lives—through touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste. By immersing in their world using artifacts, photos, recordings, and even replicating their recipes and gardening habits, one can gain a deeper, empathetic understanding of their heritage.
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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 all without having to pay for them all.
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Counting Cousins, Removing CousinsCurious about your family tree and those distant cousins you only see at reunions? Understanding counting cousins can unravel the intricate web of familial relationships that extend through generations. From first cousins to fourth cousins and beyond, the numerical labels of kinship provide clarity on how you are connected to your extended family members.
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