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5 Online Surname Origin Research Resources
5 Online Surname Origin Research ResourcesIf you would like to learn more about the origins of your ancestral surnames, here are 5 online resources for you.1. Guild of One-Name StudiesThe worldwide...
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Surnames I Seek Everingham Evingham
Surname Research ResourcesWhen trying to understand the meaning, locations and depth of my family surnames there are several online resources I regularly utilize.However, from time to time it is...
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A New Dress For My Blog? No, A Whole New Wardrobe!
What's better than getting a new dress and a pair of shoes? Getting a whole new wardrobe!Almost a year ago I mentioned it was time to freshen things up a bit. Move with the times and show I have grown...
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Orphan Trains A Missed Part Of My American History
Do you have Train Riders in your family tree?Christina Baker Kline's novel Orphan Train has captured my undivided attention recently. The book is sad and funny, thoughtful, scary and poignant. However,...
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Genealogy Elitism, Shake It Off This Is Your Journey
The elitist, the snob, the know-it-all and those that are just plain rude.Amy Johnson Crow published a post titled "Genealogy and Elitism: It Isn't What you Say, It's How you Say It." This post...
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Desperately Seeking Surnames Is Six
I'm Starting A Blog!Six years ago today I sat at my kitchen table on my laptop figuring out Blogger. I remember my husband walking in the room and I said "I'm starting a blog!" His reaction was...
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The Love/Hate Relationship with Online Family Trees
As much as I hate incorrect information and misdirected efforts, I love the potential for new information.Those of you who have an uncommon surname may agree with me. You enter your surname in the...
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Top 4 Reasons To Attend MoSGA's Annual Conference 2015 Roundup
I hope to see many of you this weekend in Columbia, Missouri.The 35th Annual Missouri State Genealogical Association's Conference is sure to be a success with Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist, as...
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Watch Look Listen - In The Spotlight
Spotlighting audio and video content This is the first in a series of spotlight posts for audio and/or video content.The amount of knowledge and entertainment that can be accessed from online audio and...
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Free Genealogy Records From Ancestry and NEHGS
What does a genealogist love more than a three day weekend to devote to research?Free records to access!!Both Ancestry.com and the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) have announced free...
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Watch Look Listen - In the Spotlight for September
Helping you break through the noiseTo help you break through the noise of the large selection of audio and video content available, I'm spotlighting podcasts and video content that has a high...
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The Finds You Can Find Probate Gold
The Finds You Can Find Probate GoldMy previous post mentioned the roll-out of Ancestry's Probate and Willscollection. The availability of the collection was right before Labor Day. Perfect, a nice,...
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Surnames And The Families Behind Them
Surnames I Seek This is my cousin bait post. To all of my unknown cousins with any of the surnames I have unearthed in my family tree, this is my plea to you. Contact me! Comment on this post, connect...
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31 Days To Better Genealogy Getting Started
31 Days To Better Genealogy Amy Johnson Crow has started a movement to help focus and fine-tune our family history research process to achieve results. The timing isn't random, October is Family...
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31 Days To Better Genealogy: Days 4, 5 and 6
31 Days To Better Genealogy Days 4, 5 and 6 My next installment in my 31 Days To Better Genealogy adventure, lead by Amy Johnson Crow. You can read my previous installment here. Day 4 Explore Your...
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Watch Look and Listen: In the Spotlight for October
Helping you break through the noiseTo help you break through the noise of the large selection of audio and video content available, I'm spotlighting podcasts and video content that has a high...
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Veteran's Day 2015 - Proud Of My Veterans
Veteran's Day 2015 - Proud Of My Veterans I am very proud of all veterans in my family. I've tried to highlight, honor and share their contributions through this blog. My Dad (left) and his two...
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I Am Thankful 2015
I Am Thankful What a year, what a year!Besides 2015 flying by at the speed-of-light, there were so many changes, amazing opportunities, incredibly sad moments and day to day happenings that make up our...
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