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3 Easy Ways to Discover Ancestor Stories

September 28, 2020
by Alice Childs with No Comment Discover Your HeritageMy Tribe

"How do we make our ancestors real? We tell their stories." (Rosemary Wixom) My genealogy journey began a number of years ago when I decided to compile a book about my ancestors. As I discovered stories that I had never before heard, I remember ...

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What’s in a Name?

February 11, 2020
by Alice Childs with No Comment Discover Your HeritageMy Tribe

What do you know about your name? One of the suggested "About Me" activities on FamilySearch's In-Home Activities page is learning all about "My Name." To do so, some of the suggested items include the following: Ask a parent about the story of ...

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Using Compare-a-Face to Identify Old Photos

January 14, 2020
by Alice Childs with 4 Comments Gather Your TribeMy Tribe

Do you have a favorite ancestor photo?  This is one of my current favorites.    A few months ago, I logged in to FamilySearch and discovered that it had been added to my 2x great-grandmother's profile.  I was overjoyed!  Be ...

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Finding Mary (Marna) Andersdotter: A Search for Immigration Records

January 7, 2020
by Alice Childs with No Comment Immigration and NaturalizationMy Tribe

Mary (Marna) Anderstdotter was born in Sweden.  At the age of 18 she joined the Mormon church. Her mother was horrified and told Mary she must either give up her religion or leave home. Mary would not give up her new-found faith, so she left ...

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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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