Last week I went to FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah with one main goal – to prove that John Duer (Circa 1803 PA-1885 IN) was the son of Thomas Duer (1775 NJ – 1829 OH). I’ll blog next week about researching in the renovated library but for now, this story is just unbelievable! … Continue reading “A Miracle Find No Thanks To An Index”
Today’s blog wasn’t my intended topic but as the week evolved, I felt the need to write about recent laws in my state (and maybe yours!) that matter to family historians and genealogists. Long-time readers know my first career was as an educator; I retired as a Public School Counselor last August. My paternal grandmother … Continue reading “Family Historians Must Talk About the Memories”
Last blog I mentioned Joseph Reid, the father-in-law of my husband’s 5th cousin twice removed. You may be wondering why in the world I would have someone in my tree that is not related and so far removed. Here’s the deal…I have done several surname studies which includes everyone by the same surname in a … Continue reading “Finding Photos and Memorializing the Fallen – A Unique Volunteer Opportunity”
You might be thinking I’m being a prolific blogger this morning as this is my 5th post but the truth is I only planned to write about the one year anniversary of changing practices due to the pandemic. I started the morning on routine maintenance to my website – genealogyatheart.com and in the process, somehow … Continue reading “Genealogy Lemonade – a Reflection on the Year”
Last blog I mentioned Joseph Reid, the father-in-law of my husband’s 5th cousin twice removed. You may be wondering why in the world I would have someone in my tree that is not related and so far removed. Here’s the deal…I have done several surname studies which includes everyone by the same surname in a … Continue reading “Finding Photos and Memorializing the Fallen – A Unique Volunteer Opportunity”
Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 20 Sep 2015. Elsie Johnson was an 8th grade student in Hobart Township, Lake County, Indiana in 1910. My past several posts have been highlighting her state mandated final exams. Today the focus is geography. The test questions are glued to the upper left hand corner. It appears that 8th … Continue reading “Elsie’s Exams – A 1910 Geography Final”
