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Houses Divided
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 10- Changed My Thinking Prompt: Genealogy is all about discovery. What is something you’ve found about an ancestor that changed your way of thinking about them? Perhaps genealogy…
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Bothered and Bewildered
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 9 – Conflicting Clues Prompt: The theme for Week 9 is “Conflicting Clues.” Sources don’t always agree, and it’s up to us as genealogists to sort out what…
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He Shall Feed [and Follow] His Flock
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 8 – A Big Decision Prompt: The theme for Week 8 is “A Big Decision.” Life is filled with choices – some easy, some life-changing. Think about a…
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Bringing Home the Bacon
Discovering the jobs held by my ancestors. 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 7 – What the Census Suggests Prompt: Census records are part of the foundation of genealogy research. This week, what is…
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Behind the Lens
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 6 – Favorite Photo Prompt: Asking a genealogist to pick their favorite photo is like asking a parent to pick their favorite kid. Don’t stress on picking your…
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What’s in a Name?
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 5 – A Breakthrough Moment Prompt: Every genealogist has at least one moment when something finally clicks. It could be breaking down a brick wall, discovering a long…
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There’s No Place Like a New Home
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 4 – Theory in Progress Prompt: There are times when you aren’t quite sure what is right in your research. This is a good week to explore a…
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”Join the Merchant Marines, See the World.”
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 3 – What This Story Means to Me Prompt: Some people don’t understand the appeal of genealogy. They think it’s only names and dates. What they don’t realize…
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Regionalist Records
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 2 – A Record Records That Adds Add Color Prompt: Our ancestors were more than names and dates. This week, tell about a record that added color or…
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