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Here you’ll find a variety of topics related to genealogy and family history from research methods and organization strategies to stories and historical context. Also along the way you’ll find a sprinkling of my Southern lifestyle including family recipes and traditions that have been passed down through the generations.
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If you’ve read my blog before, you know I’ve been working on my husband’s 2x great grandmother Sidney. Also, I have been doing a “genealogy do-over” to an extent by going back through my family tree software and writing up a summary for each person. This sounds like a waste of time since I have… Continue reading Oh, Sidney
I’ve been studying a lot of books on process and methodologies for research lately (namely Professional Genealogy1 by Elizabeth Shown Mills and Mastering Genealogical Proof2 by Thomas Jones). Both books have made me take a critical look at my methods and slow down. I have several “brick wall” ancestors that have bugged me for years.… Continue reading Eureka! I found it!
Since this quarantine started for me on March 16, my whole world is changed, which is why I haven’t been around. My husband had his gall bladder removed, then a mini stroke. As he was recovering, I started back to work and focused on taking care of him. Once he got back on his feet,… Continue reading Monday Musings – Farm life
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