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Q is for Quilts - Family History Through the Alphabet 18 May 2013 | 06:29 am
When I hold a quilt made by one of my ancestors I can almost feel a physical connection with her, almost as though she's giving me a hug. Quilts pass through the hands of their makers again and again...
Thank you, Official Bloggers to the NGS 2013 Conference 13 May 2013 | 06:23 am
Thank you, Official Bloggers, for your healthy and abundant posts about the goings on at the National Genealogical Society 2013 Conference from May 8-11, and especially for your reviews and overviews ...
Wishing You a Happy Mother's Day 13 May 2013 | 03:16 am
The day is almost over -- but not quite. If you're a mother, I hope you've been remembered and honored in some way large or small. If you have a mother who's still alive, I hope you sent a card, pho...
Qualified Treasures - Treasure Chest Thursday 12 May 2013 | 02:11 am
Individually, I know each of these death certificates is a treasure. They are for two brothers, Fredrick and Charles Gerner. I received Great-grandfather Fred's certificate several months ago and l...
Go-Carts for Baby - Shopping Saturday 11 May 2013 | 05:44 pm
As I search newspapers for ancestors I sometimes find articles and ads that surprise or amuse me. This was a surprise. Who knew baby carriages were once called go-carts?! This ad was on page 17 of t...
P is for Patience and Persistence - Family History Through the Alphabet 9 May 2013 | 06:41 am
Patience and persistence are sister attributes that make life more successful for family historians. If we don't start with them, we surely acquire them along the way. We patiently wait till we can a...
Old Map, Current Map, Homestead - Mappy Monday 6 May 2013 | 04:12 am
Since first seeing this 1909 photo of my ancestor Dixon Bartley's home, I've wanted to know if it still existed and where it was located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. I have an 1874 map of Butler C...
Granola by the Recipe - Family Recipe Friday 3 May 2013 | 06:43 pm
Someone recently told me that everyone thinks their granola recipe is the best. I've tried others and I have to disagree, but out of respect to others, I won't tell you that this is the best granola....
O is for Occupations - Family History Through the Alphabet 3 May 2013 | 06:07 am
O is for occupations, specifically carpenter and wagon maker. I have several in my family, on both sides. On my maternal side There were four generations of Bickerstaff men who were carpenters. Gener...
Lucile Hepler, School Girl - Wednesday's Child 2 May 2013 | 06:25 am
I like to imagine Lucile Hepler as a lively, healthy school girl wearing the fashions of the time: a slightly drop-waisted dress and a big hair bow. "School Girl" she was, as her death certificate s...
