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Migration Stories: The Svensson-Sten Family’s Journey from Kristianstad, Sweden to America
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…
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The Power of Letters in Genealogy
“My baby, just a wrote me a letter…”[1] #52Ancestors – Letters and Diaries Letters are a goldmine for genealogical research. Unlike dry official records, letters capture the raw…
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The Mysterious Mr. Max
#52Ancestors – Surprises They always say, “Start with what you know,” right? Seems easy enough… but what if you don’t know much at all? What if what you…
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Chasing My Swedish Roots
This week’s #52Ancestors prompt is “Challenge.” And let me tell you—I’ve had my fair share of research challenges. But my biggest one? The one that keeps me up…
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The Mystery of Julia Dubinsky: Why Was She Overlooked?
Family history is often like a puzzle—some pieces fit perfectly, while others seem to be missing altogether. For years, Julia Dubinsky was one of those missing pieces. No…
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Nicknames – Moms & Pops
This week’s #52ancestors theme is nicknames, and while we really don’t have too many nicknames in our family, my first thought was to write about my maternal grandparents,…
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