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Tell YOUR Story Too!

January 2, 2020
by Alice Childs with No Comment Telling Your Story

I love gathering and sharing stories about my ancestors.  I am passionate about the idea that knowing our ancestors' stories helps us gather strength and fosters resilience.   A few weeks ago, my husband's aunt gently reminded me that ...

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9 Resources for Polish Research

December 26, 2019
by Alice Childs with No Comment Locality Research

I recently completed a Polish research project. Some of the DNA matches I contacted in the process of conducting the DNA portion of the research provided some valuable resources for Polish research (especially in the Lemko region of Southeastern Pol ...

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Last-Minute Christmas Gift Idea

December 19, 2019
by Alice Childs with No Comment Sharing Your Family History

There are just six days until Christmas!  Are you ready?  In case you need a last-minute gift, here’s a great idea for you.  A friend of mine wanted me to help her create some family history prints for her siblings and parents. I love ...

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RLP Podcast Guest and a DNA Kit Giveaway

December 16, 2019
by Alice Childs with 6 Comments DNA

I am honored and excited to have been invited to be a guest on today's episode of the Research Like a Pro podcast! It was so much fun to talk with Diana and Nicole about my recent project to extend the ancestry of Polish immigrants Michael Kunch and ...

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Belle Sanders–Belle of Wyoming Day

December 14, 2019
by Alice Childs with 5 Comments My Tribe

My grandmother is Isabelle Lyman Sanders. One of my favorite things to do when I was growing up was to visit Grandma Sanders. She owned a small country store on the highway that passed through Otto, Wyoming. Her house was attached to the store, and ...

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RootsTech 2020 Pass Winner!

December 14, 2019
by Alice Childs with No Comment RootsTech 2020

And the winner of a 4-Day pass to RootsTech is...Kim Savage!!! Kim posted on Twitter, "I want to attend this year so I can learn the latest tips and tricks to further my family history research!" Congratulations Kim! I am certain you will lea ...

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Giveaways and a New Record Collection

December 10, 2019
by Alice Childs with No Comment The Weekly Review

Last week I announced that I am giving away a 4-day pass to Roots Tech 2020. If you will be in Salt Lake City (or are willing to travel) February 26-29, 2020, head to this post to see all the details about entering. Roots Tech is an amazing confere ...

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Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors: Discovering the Place of Origin

December 6, 2019
by Alice Childs with No Comment Immigration and Naturalization

Have you ever been stuck, not knowing how to extend your immigrant ancestor's pedigree?  The FamilySearch Research Wiki states, "Finding an immigrant ancestor's place of origin is the key to finding earlier generations of the family. It provides ...

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Win a Free Pass to RootsTech 2020

December 4, 2019
by Alice Childs with One Comment RootsTech 2020

Christmas is coming early for one of my lucky followers! As a RootsTech Ambassador, I have been given a RootsTech 2020 4-day pass (that's a $299 value) to give to one of you! This pass includes the following: Over 300 classes Keynote / General ...

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Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors: Passenger Lists

November 30, 2019
by Alice Childs with No Comment Immigration and Naturalization

This is the second in a three-part series, "Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors." Last week I talked about naturalization records. Next week I will discuss finding your immigrant ancestor's village of origin. Today, I am addressing passenger lists. ...

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Alice Childs, AG®

Alice Childs

As an Accredited Genealogist® professional, I am excited to help you connect with your ancestors through family history and genealogy research. Whatever your age or skill level, there is something here for you!

 

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