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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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Spiritual Pioneers
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 1 – An Ancestor Ancestors I Admire Prompt: Many people begin their family history journey in order to feel more connected to their ancestors. Who is someone in your…
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For King and Country
The Seaforth Highlanders must have been something to see, waging battle in their traditional Scottish kilts accompanied by the skirl of bagpipes. A cousin fought for and lost his life in this Scottish division…
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Mining My Archival Photo Collection
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 3: Favorite Photo PROMPT: The theme for Week 3 is “Favorite Photo.” Tell the story of a favorite photo: Who is in it, when and where it was…
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Sketching the Scene
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 4: Witness to History PROMPT: What historical events did your ancestor witness or live through? Don’t forget that local history is just as important as world history!…
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Sunflower State Settlers
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 2: Origins PROMPT: Genealogists often get the question, “Where is your family from?” With this week’s theme, you could explore an immigrant ancestor, but you could also think…
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Burning Questions
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 1: Family Lore PROMPT: Many of us have heard stories from our grandparents about incredible feats our ancestors did or a famous person we’re related to. What’s…
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