Most families have old photographs stashed away somewhere. You might even have some daguerreotypes, or, if you are really lucky, some tintypes. Hopefully, these family treasures have been labeled with names and dates. When you are doing genealogy, these photos…
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My great, great, great grandparents were pioneers in Ohio. They homesteaded next to a Wyandot reservation, where they coexisted peacefully. One day, the entire family of twelve came down with a fever that threatened to wipe them out. Fortunately, the…
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The saddest and most frustrating thing about genealogy is only having a name, and possibly a picture to relate too. Of course you might find an obituary, that lists the basics of when, where and how, but it isn’t quite…
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Dressing for a cookout is generally determined by where it is going to held and who is going to be there. There are other factors to take into consideration, however, such as the weather, the activities that may be involved,…
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When summertime rolls around, backyard cooks get out their tongs and spatulas and head outside. Men, that never get near the stove in the house, become grilling experts, and they want to look the part, including an apron. These chef…
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When Tennyson wrote, “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all “, he may have been right in theory, but it is often small consolation. A summer romance that has been exciting and…
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It isn’t uncommon for families today to go their own way on a daily basis. With school, work, and extracurricular activities, there may be very few hours during the day when they are all home at the same time, let…
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If you grew up in the fifties, sixties, or earlier, you knew that you wore light colored clothing in the summer, all of which were put away after Labor Day. When that decisive day came around, you had already gone…
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A lot of people, who never gave their family roots much thought, have taken up the hobby of genealogy. Once they learn a little, they find that they have to know more. It is habit forming to be sure, and…
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When you begin your family tree, one of the most exciting events is the day that you find your line has already been researched. This is a bonus, and a time saver, but it may also be wrong. Nothing in…
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Skin treatments vary according to the season, and certainly skin care in the winter is essential. Unfortunately, many people have ideas about winter care that can not only harm the skin temporarily, but can possibly cause permanent damage. For many…
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June 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Once the kids are gone, you may have to re-introduce yourself to that other person that is living in your home. This stranger, that you may barely have had time to talk too in the last couple of decades is…
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It is a well known fact that mens’ fashions, by and large, change less dramatically from year to year than womens’. Not only do men tend to keep designs and styles that they find comfortable, practical, and attractive, they find…
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Smart shoppers have been shopping at second hand stores for years, and now, even more people are joining their ranks. Today there is a certain pride in being cost conscious, and finding bargains has become an art. Most people aren’t…
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Today’s families spend most of their time going their own separate ways. Between work, school, extra curricular activities, friends, TV, and video games, they may only see one another occasionally at the dinner table, if then. Getting the family out…
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Genealogy is not only an adventure into the past, it is in many ways a practical hobby. Research into a family tree, including medical histories, causes of death, and other facts can benefit every generation, but they do need to…
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Vital records are the backbone of genealogy. Once you have birth, marriage, and death records of a particular individual, you can begin filling in the more interesting and personal aspects of their life. Family history can be a great help…
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April 28, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
By the time you married your spouse, you should have become aware of certain annoying habits that they had that drove you a little crazy. Sometimes, we are overcome by love and choose to ignore them, or we hope that…
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March 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
The trick to dealing with an annoying co-worker is to not obsess over him or her. The ulcer you get will be with you long after you have forgotten their name. Everyone at some time or another has worked with…
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February 18, 2014 Communication
Many people are ill at ease and uncomfortable in social situations. In fact, even when they don’t want to admit it, almost everyone has suffered from this at some time or another. When it becomes debilitating to the point that…
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February 1, 2014 Friends and Peers
As you go through life, you may find that not everyone you like, admire, or just want to be friendly with, wants to be friendly with you. They may ignore you, avoid you, or just blatantly let you know that…
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Genealogy should be a family activity since ancestry, history, and even genetic health issues, pertain to each and every member of the family. This interest in the past should begin early in life, and children are never too young to…
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Once upon a time, bragging rights among genealogists might very well include the fact that their family was descended from Charlemagne. However, now it seems as more and more research has revealed, that a great many people of European origin…
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January 15, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Snoring is a big problem for the person who snores, and for the person that has to listen to them. It can cause lack of proper sleep, and emotional stress between partners that can lead to less than harmonious living…
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Everyone wants to be able to trace their family back as far as they can. For many this means following the travels of their immigrant ancestors right here in America, sometimes, for over a century. If you are lucky enough…
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December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
We have become a mobile society, and while, in the past, you often stayed put in one spot most of your life and knew your neighbors, now it seems like communities are changing by the minute. You may change neighborhoods,…
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Tracing a family tree is an exciting time, especially if the researcher has never delved into their family history before. For the most part, the search begins with the person doing the work, and there are a few inexpensive tools…
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If you are a beginner at genealogy, you have an adventure ahead of you. You will find things about your family that you never knew. You will find everyday hard working people, and extraordinary people, heroes and possibly, even villains….
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Finding where a friend or relative is buried, and visiting the site, is an important part of remembering them and honoring their lives. One of the most difficult challenges in genealogy can be to find the final resting place of…
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For generations, people have had nicknames. In fact, years ago when grandparents and great grandparents were young, almost everyone was known by a pet name. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help the budding genealogist. Birth, death, and marriage records all, traditionally list…
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