Unfinished Stories: Asking the Right Questions to Keep Your Research Focused
"My genealogy is all done. Every ancestor has been identified and their life stories have been meticulously recorded," said no...
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Laura Weber
- Oct 18, 2023
- 5 min
The Hernia That Shaped a Hero
Genealogy often feels like a thrilling detective story. Every document uncovered, every piece of evidence, and every long-lost letter is...
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Laura Weber
- Sep 28, 2023
- 6 min
National Neighbor Day: The FAN Club Method
Every year on the 28th of September, National Neighbor Day provides us with an opportunity to appreciate the bonds we share with those...
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Laura Weber
- Sep 20, 2023
- 4 min
Vital Certificates: Not Without Flaws
Vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, hold a significant place in our lives. They provide essential information...
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Laura Weber
- Jul 4, 2023
- 3 min
Tracing the Footsteps of Independence
Independence Day is a time when Americans come together to celebrate the birth of our nation and reflect on the sacrifices made by our...
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Laura Weber
- Jun 24, 2023
- 4 min
A Journey through History and the Importance of Authentic Genealogical Sources
Embarking on a genealogy heritage trip can be a transformative experience, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and...
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Laura Weber
- May 16, 2023
- 4 min
In the Shadows of History: A Research Update
Is genealogical research ever done? The short answer is a resounding, "No!" Even the most focused research project should be revisited...
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Laura Weber
- May 3, 2023
- 3 min
A Horse is A Horse, Of Course Of Course
Thanks to everyone who has been following along on this journey. Moving onto Week 18 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge, the...
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Laura Weber
- Apr 26, 2023
- 4 min
Reunited Through Science
April 25th is National DNA Day. DNA Day is an annual celebration of the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery...
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Laura Weber
- Apr 19, 2023
- 7 min
A Taxi Wedding & a Mutt and Jeff Tattoo
I've previously touched on my ongoing research into Juliette DeVries here and introduced her parents and specifically her father here....
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Laura Weber
- Apr 12, 2023
- 5 min
A Life of Complicated Solitude
Solitude can be a complicated thing in a person's life. An introvert may desire a peaceful and quiet environment where they can recharge...
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Laura Weber
- Apr 6, 2023
- 5 min
Begins with a Vowel
My email this week advised me that we're more than a quarter of the way through the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks writing challenge! Some of...
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Laura Weber
- Mar 29, 2023
- 4 min
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 30, 2023, is Major League Baseball (MLB) Opening Day! The freshly cut grass. The player introductions. The...
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Laura Weber
- Mar 21, 2023
- 5 min
Lineage Societies and Genealogy
Moving right along to Week 12 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge, the writing prompt this week is "Membership." Lineage societies...
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Laura Weber
- Mar 14, 2023
- 6 min
Luck of the Irish ☘️
My current AncestryDNA Ethnicity Estimate states I am 28% Irish. My traditional genealogical research suggests I am closer to 22%. St....
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Laura Weber
- Mar 8, 2023
- 3 min
The X-Mark Signature
Genealogy requires a lot more than simply clicking the wiggling green leaves on Ancestry.com, saving the predetermined information, and,...
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Laura Weber
- Mar 1, 2023
- 4 min
Gone Too Soon
I imagine we all have ancestors or family members that we wish we could still pick up the phone and talk to. Whether they died hundreds...
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Laura Weber
- Feb 21, 2023
- 3 min
Identifying America's Enslaved
Week 8 of the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks writing challenge has the potential to be a bit heavier than some of my previous posts. The topic...
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Laura Weber
- Feb 8, 2023
- 3 min
Tonsils and a Spaghetti Dinner
Long before Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook, even before MySpace, AOL chat rooms, and BBSes (where are my former Wizard...
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Laura Weber
- Jan 30, 2023
- 3 min
Planning a Heritage Trip
My mom always believed that she was a relatively "new" American, with all of her ancestors immigrating in the late 1800s. This is another...
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