Which newspaper subscription should I get? I am asked that question frequently and I see it asked on various Facebook genealogy groups and forums. The answer to that question is, “It depends!” Newspapers are essential in your genealogy tool box...
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Bucket List: My personal genealogy to-do list!
We all have a to-do list! My personal list keeps growing and I’m excited to start accomplishing those genealogy bucket list items that have been piling up! Below, I’m detailing those genealogy bucket list items, and when I finish one,...
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Hidden Gems: Historical societies for genealogical research
Historical societies are often overlooked and undervalued as research tools. They have genealogical information you will not find anywhere else and are made up of collections donated by families, compiled local histories or other historical artifacts. Exploring the historical society...
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My Grandfather: 1934 Graduate of Central High School, Providence, RI
Recently, Ancestry.com released a new record set of high school annuals! For some of us lucky ones, it gives us a tiny glimpse into the life of a beloved family member. I was able to find my grandfather, Arthur Allen...
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Genealogy files: how to protect them during a hurricane.
As a Florida native, we face natural disasters on a yearly basis. We think about our home, our pets, and as the family historian, our genealogy files. How do we protect our files, photos and family heirlooms? In typical hurricane...
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