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The Final Stretch Today was the final day of RootsTech 2025, and I’m officially genealogied-out (if that’s not a word, it should be!). I dragged myself out of bed at 8 AM to start my day a recorded session (and a very large cup of coffee), and somehow managed to…
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After yesterday’s genealogical marathon, you might think I’d be ready for a break. But no—Day 2 of RootsTech 2025 found me back at my desk (still in pajamas, naturally), coffee in hand, eager to absorb even more family history wisdom! Day 2: Diving Deeper into Methodology and Technology My Friday…
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Ever since I caught the genealogy bug (a very long time ago), I’ve been on a never-ending quest to solve my family mysteries, and for the the last 10 years or so, to sharpen my family history sleuthing skills. (Just call me a genealogy Nancy Drew!) Like many passionate researchers, attending…
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This week’s #52Ancestors prompt is “Family Secrets,” and it got me thinking about the stories we choose to tell—and those we don’t. Have you ever wondered what secrets your ancestors kept? What stories they took to their graves, what truths remained unspoken at family gatherings? I certainly have, especially when…
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A #52Ancestors project exploration of chain migration through one Swedish family’s experience When three siblings from Kristianstad län, Sweden set sail for America in the 1920s, they became part of the final wave of the Great Swedish Migration. Their journeys—separated by years but connected by family ties—perfectly illustrate the concept…
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