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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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Skillbuilder: Fattening Up Your Family Tree

Posted on March 9, 2011 by LaDonna Garner

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 →

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