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Category Archives: Genealogy
Old School Letters
With the start of the new year, I am in the midst of writing a letter old school style to a dear friend. In this age of electronic mail, it is refreshing to put pen to paper on crisp, pink … Continue reading
Our Ancestor’s Weather Proverbs
We wake each day, turn on the television and are greeted with a meteorologist who is ever eager to tell us what to wear or stow away for the day. But have you thought of the methods our ancestors used … Continue reading
Headstone Horrors: When a headstone needs assistance.
Is there anything more disheartening than the crumbling headstone of your ancestor? Your first impulse would be to grab the portion of the headstone that rests on the ground. Please fight that impulse and let the stone remain where … Continue reading
Posted in Cemeteries, Courthouse Research, Historic Preservation, Photographs
Tagged headstone, restoration
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A Few 2012 Genealogy Events
The following dates & links are a few genealogical events and lectures during 2012 you may be interested… March 3, 2012 – April 2012: “Who Do You Think You Are,” NBC (view local schedule or stream past episodes online) March … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Lectures & Workshops
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Black History in the Most Unique of Places
Admiring the traditions of craftsmanship that pass from generation to generation, I look forward to my children sharing my crafts of cooking, gardening, needlepoint, and photography with their children. Craftsmanship is a torch that can either be carried along or snuffed … Continue reading
Posted in African-American Research, Craftsmanship, Occupations
Tagged Baltimore, nun
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The Leafseeker’s 1st Blogiversary!: Celebrating with the 1940 Census.
I cannot believe it has been a year since the launch of The Leafseeker! Well, I am truly excited and to celebrate the launch of this second blogging year I’m jumping right into preparing plans for researching the soon to … Continue reading
Repository Brief: Indian-Pioneer Papers Collection
When the dreary weather forces us to exhibit cabin fever behavior, I am most thankful for internet technology to keep me afloat. Today’s Repository Brief to chase away the winter gloom is the Indian-Pioneer Papers Collection at the University of … Continue reading
Posted in African-American Research, Genealogy, Native-American Research, Repositories, Toolbox
Tagged brief, repository, spotlight
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Sharing Family Recipes
Family meals do more than just bring on mouthwatering behaviors. Those favorite aromas and flavors stir up wonderful memories that make the devouring of the meal a more delightful experience. It’s no wonder that when we reminisce at a family … Continue reading
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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