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Unlocking Family Histories: The Power of Cemetery Research
Cemeteries hold a special place in every genealogist’s heart, preserving not just our ancestors’ remains but their stories carved in stone. From Brooklyn’s Holy Cross Cemetery to Queens’…
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Finding the Lost Daughter: The Search for Letitia Plunkett
Every genealogist has that one ancestor who simply vanishes from the records. For me, it was Letitia B. Plunkett—my great-great-grandfather’s youngest daughter. I had census records showing her…
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Advanced City Directory Research: Professional Genealogy Methods
City directories are one of the most powerful yet overlooked genealogical tools. Unlike census records, they provide yearly snapshots that capture where ancestors lived, how they worked, and…
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In the News: David Sten’s American Life Through Newspaper Headlines
When Swedish immigrant David Svensson Sten arrived in America in 1926, he probably never imagined his life would be so thoroughly documented in local newspapers. Over 29 newspaper…
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Education: It’s More Than Just a Report Card
When I examine my family’s educational history, I see more than report cards and diplomas—I witness the dramatic transformation of American education itself. From Slovak and Polish great-grandparents…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The City Directory Advantage
City directories offer genealogical gold beyond census records, providing annual snapshots of ancestors’ working lives from the 1800s through 1930s. These published guides documented not just occupations and…
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