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Tag: Family Stories
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Discovering Incest in Family History: A Comprehensive Research Guide
Discovering Incest in Family History: A Comprehensive Research Guide Discovering Incest in Family History: Nobody warns you about this part of genealogy. We talk about brick walls. We discuss the thrill of finding that elusive ancestor. We share tips for deciphering old handwriting and navigating courthouse records. But there’s a discovery that leaves many genealogists…
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John Lennon Assassination: The Day the Sixties Truly Ended for a Generation
John Lennon Assassination: The Day the Sixties Truly Ended for a Generation John Lennon Assassination: For the Greatest Generation, it was December 7, 1941. for the Silent Generation, it was November 22, 1963. But for Baby Boomers, the date that often marks the abrupt, tragic end of youth is December 8, 1980. It has been…
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The Christmas Tree – Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories
The Christmas Tree – Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories The Christmas Tree: For genealogists and family storytellers, December is more than tinsel and tradition—it’s an annual invitation to rediscover the memories that shaped us. That’s why I’m thrilled to kick off this year’s Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories, a daily writing and memory-sharing project designed…
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Timeless Connections: How Wrist Watches Keep Our Family History Alive
Timeless Connections: How Wrist Watches Keep Our Family History Alive Timeless Connections: Few objects blend personal memory, craftsmanship, and family history as elegantly as the wrist watch. Whether tucked in a keepsake box or handed down through generations, watches are more than tools for telling time—they’re storytellers. As a longtime watch collector (especially of JBW…
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Genealogy Generational Wealth: Why Preserving Photos, Heirlooms & Stories Matters More Than You Think
Genealogy Generational Wealth starts with preserving photos, heirlooms & stories—before they disappear forever.
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Who Shot J.R.? How a 1980 TV Cliffhanger Still Connects Us—Even in Genealogy
Revisit the 1980 “Who Shot J.R.?” frenzy and learn how pop-culture memories can enrich your family history research.
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One Small Step, One Giant Family History Conversation
One Small Step: Turn July 20, 1969 into a genealogy goldmine. Learn how to capture Apollo 11 memories through oral history interviews before they’re gone.
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MyHeritage Omni Discount: 50% Off Runs July 20-24 Only
MyHeritage Omni Discount: Get 50% off MyHeritage Omni before July 24: unlimited trees, 40 billion records, AI Scribe, OldNews archives, and more.
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National Ice Cream Day: Family History and Food Memories
National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on July 19. Learn how dairy farm censuses, soda fountains, and old family recipes can crack open your genealogy research.