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Father’s Day
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 24: Father’s Day PROMPT: In the US, Father’s Day is this coming Sunday (June 20), so what better time to have the theme of “Father’s Day”? In…
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The Fighting Falcons
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 22: Military PROMPT: What is something you’ve learned about one of your military ancestors? I recently discovered information about a family member who died in combat in…
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Midwest Pilgrimage
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 21: At the Cemetery PROMPT: Cemeteries are such special places; I feel drawn even to those where I don’t have any ancestors buried. Which cemetery is special…
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Gone Fishin’!
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 20: Cousin Bait PROMPT: “Cousin bait” is a term used to describe the ways we try to attract the attention of others researching our families. It could…
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Milk of Sisterly Kindness
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 19: Mother’s Day Prompt: Sunday was Mother’s Day in the US. This week, let’s take a look at the mothers you’re researching. (They do make up half…
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Maine Attraction
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 17: Favorite Place Prompt: So many records that we use (and memories that we have) are tied to a place. What is a favorite place to research?…
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Taking Cellfies
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 18: Crime and Punishment PROMPT: Our ancestors were human, so it tends to reason that someone in the family tree found themselves on the wrong side of…
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“A Dinna Ken”
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 16: DNA PROMPT: DNA. It’s amazing how three letters could so completely change the field of genealogy. What’s a discovery you’ve made with DNA? What about a…
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“Sometime I’ll Dance It One Time”
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 15: Brick Wall PROMPT: Brick Walls—we all have them. This would be a good week to write down what you know about your brick wall problem. (Sometimes…
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