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Memorable Genealogy Year: A Year of Growth and Discovery
When I started this year’s #52Ancestors challenge, I knew I was committing to write 52 blog posts about my ancestors. What I didn’t know was how this memorable…
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My Genealogy Year in Review: A Musical Journey
My 2025 wasn’t about musical ancestors—it was a symphony of genealogical discovery. From my fifth year at virtual RootsTech to my first in-person NGS conference, from confirming two…
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From Battlefields to Family Tables: Heirlooms of the Heart
Family heirlooms tell love stories that transcend time. George Dubinsky’s solid wood military footlocker journeyed from battlefields—Fort Davis in the Canal Zone (1936), the Pacific Theater (1941-1944)—to family…
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Letters Home: Voices From the Edge of War
In summer and fall 1941, two Slovak-American brothers wrote letters home before Pearl Harbor changed everything. Steve Marcisak, stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, penned cheerful descriptions in…
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Family Cooking Memories That Last a Lifetime
Family cooking memories last a lifetime—the good ones, the disasters, and everything in between. As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I was reminded how gathering around shared meals connects…
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Same Name Genealogy Challenge: Four Generations Deep
The same name genealogy challenge becomes exponentially harder when four generations carry identical names. Four William Dowlings span my family tree, each reflecting vastly different American experiences. The…
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