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Threatened Cemeteries: Mount Hope Cemetery, Illinois
Sadly, the Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois is another local cemetery burdened with funding issues that have resulted in neglect. Read more… Cemetery’s Sunken Graves Anger Belleville Mayor by Chris Regnier, FOX2now.com, April 8, 2011. (article & video) Metro-east … Continue reading
Threatened Cemeteries: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia.
The Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia is a historic cemetery currently plagued with neglect and an unsure future. Read more… Historic Cemetery in Philadelphia Shuts Down, Leaving Families With No Answers by Joshua Rhett Miller, April 07, 2011, FoxNews.com (article … Continue reading
African-American Special Interest Group Recap April 2, 2011
The African-American Special Interest Group (AA-SIG) of the St. Louis Genealogical Society is a roundtable discussion group for researchers focusing on African Ancestors. The following is a highlight of many items discussed during the April 2, 2011 roundtable. Discussion #1: … Continue reading
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Rediscovered Cemeteries: North Carolina
A North Carolina cemetery, possibly African-American, was recently rediscovered during expansion of a nearby subdivision. Read more… We can learn a lot from our historical cemeteries no matter how near or far. Future news and issues regarding cemeteries can be … Continue reading
Get on the Genealogy Learning Band Wagon!
Have you heard? You can receive dozens of genealogy tips and research advice just by attending a genealogy conference or lecture by car, by mail, or at your fingertips. Today, there are numerous opportunities for genealogy learning that assists your … Continue reading
Skillbuilder: Fattening Up Your Family Tree
Do you have an ancestor who’s branch is bare of leaves? How about family reunions where the family just isn’t as thrilled about your latest death certificate discovery? Well perhaps you need to revamp your research with more detail and … Continue reading
Toolbox Tip: Backup options for digital genealogy files
Do you back-up your research frequently? A fellow genealogist had a virus scare recently reminding him to backup more often. But he still feels very intimidated about the process. There are several options to help you in backing up digital … Continue reading
Got genealogy software?
I receive many requests for assistance from friends and conference goers on choosing genealogy software. If you have been researching your family for years or just a few months, consider installing this genealogy helper. Not only can the software assist … Continue reading
Reclaiming Family Photographs
The memories we mentally record can be a lifetime recalled but lost in an instant. The mind can play tricks on us stealing vital nuggets of information much like holding it hostage. Perhaps that’s why photographs are one of the most … Continue reading
To be or not to be…illegitimate?
Just a few nights ago, I watched Blossoms in the Dust, a 1941 documentary of Mrs. Edna Gladney and her fight for civil rights of orphaned children in Texas. Not only was this movie enlightening, it sparked my interest in … Continue reading