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Why Attending RootsTech 2026 Virtually Is the Right Move Right Now
Six years ago, I started attending RootsTech virtually. I haven’t looked back. With nearly 300 sessions completed, I’ve learned that virtual attendance isn’t a consolation prize — it’s…
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From Leluchów With Love: Andreas Knysz and Paraskevia Kowalski
Andreas Knysz and Paraskevia Kowalski were born in the same small mountain village in what is now southern Poland, married there in 1868, and raised three daughters there.…
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They Were Standing on the Edge… and Never Knew It
Ola Andersson and Hanna Persdotter were standing on the edge of a major shift in their family, but had no idea it was coming. When Ola died in…
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One Address, Eight Census Records, 45 Years of Family Survival
Tracking a family through census records from 1905-1950 reveals survival strategies. Eight NY censuses show how one Brooklyn family adapted across generations.
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Season of Change: How Basilius and Maria Lost Their World
History follows the travelers, the ones who pack trunks and board ships. But for Basilius Marcisak and Maria Gladis of Litmanova, the most profound season of change involved…
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My Favorite Family Photograph (For Now)
How do you choose a favorite family photograph from a collection of 130 images? I picked the one whose story I know best. This is my grandmother Eva…
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