Category Archives: Genealogy

Snailmail still works for family research

Posted on July 22, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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Cemetery Picnicing in 7 Steps

Posted on June 1, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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Getting Organized #1: Software Data

Posted on May 11, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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Skillbuilder: Placing Your Ancestors Within Their Time

Posted on April 22, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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Documenting Civil War Ancestors

Posted on April 13, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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African-American Special Interest Group Recap April 2, 2011

Posted on April 6, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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

Posted on March 28, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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Get on the Genealogy Learning Band Wagon!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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Got genealogy software?

Posted on February 23, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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