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Author Archives: LaDonna Garner
Back to Basics: Conducting Family Interviews
Most childhood memories involve listening to tall-tales at the feet of our older family members. As you look towards the family for source documents do not overlook the stories that may contain important clues. Interviewing a family member can be … Continue reading
Back to Basics: Start with You
During a recent genealogy course it became apparent how online databases have changed the way beginners enter the hobby of genealogy. Microfilm readers are losing their status as record viewers as many researchers opt to use online digitized records. And … Continue reading
Posted in Beginners, Genealogy, References
Tagged basics, beginners, references, toolbox
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Support Local Projects & Save Local History
This is a proud moment for our Mt. Zion Cemetery Board as we’ve sustained 10 years of restoring a local cemetery, Mount Zion Cemetery, Festus, Missouri to a respectful state. What started out as my passion for genealogy has turned … Continue reading
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Working & Running & Stressing “Oh My”: Scheduling in Genealogy Time
This summer was likely as busy for you as it was for me. And sadly, the coming month appears to be just as busy. But don’t fret, you can still make some headway in your genealogy project. First things first: … Continue reading
Posted in Organization, References
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Snailmail still works for family research
I received a call last night from an older family member regarding a letter from a family researcher. The researcher requested information to determine if her family was part of our family. So while I make contact with this possible … Continue reading
Dusting off the ol’ Box of Photos
Everyone has them, a box or two of old photos needing attention. Many may even need mending. Here’s a few tips to get those photos out of the box, handled safely, and introduced into the family tree. SORTING (organizing and … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Preservation, Organization, Photographs, Photography
Tagged photographs, preservation
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Cemetery Picnicing in 7 Steps
The spring and early summer are fabulous times of the year for family gatherings and picnics. So why not make the family cemetery one of the destinations? 1) Take along a picnic basket, a blanket, a camera, and a pencil … Continue reading
Getting Organized #1: Software Data
This month let’s be dedicated to setting aside a few hours to get some things organized for the family tree. Who knows, maybe I’ll find a few things I overlooked when tucking the sources away! Family tree software has its … Continue reading
Skillbuilder: Placing Your Ancestors Within Their Time
Genealogy should not be narrowed around a database of names and places, detached from reality. Your ancestors experienced events that effected their lives and decisions just as you do today. The best part about living in the present generation is … Continue reading
Documenting Civil War Ancestors
Here it is, the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War…the Sesquicentennial. Yesterday marked the first official day of the Civil War. It’s remarkable how much we can enlighten our family history through the large assortment of records that have spawned … Continue reading