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The Case of the Two Thomas Dowlings: A Genealogical Mix-Up
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#52Ancestors – Week 15 – Big Mistake Oh, the mistakes we make when we’re just starting out! When I first began my genealogical journey, I was bright-eyed and eager—perhaps a bit too eager. I’d found census records for my paternal great grandfather, Thomas Dowling born in Brooklyn in 1871, and…
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The #52Ancestors Challenge: Bringing Your Family History to Life
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Hello fellow family history enthusiasts! I wanted to take a moment to chat about something that’s absolutely transformed my genealogy journey – the #52Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge created by genealogist Amy Johnson Crow. Think of it as your personal invitation to dust off those family stories hiding in your…
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Language – Decoding My Swedish Ancestry
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For Week 14 of #52Ancestors There’s something uniquely challenging and rewarding about researching ancestors who spoke a language different from your own. As someone who has spent countless hours poring over Swedish church records, I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with the beautiful, flowing handwriting of 19th-century Swedish parish priests—and the…
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If These Walls Could Talk: Our Family’s Brooklyn Haven Since 1905
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For Week 13 of #52Ancestors – Theme: Home Sweet Home When we talk about “home,” what really makes a house a home? Is it the physical structure, the people inside it, or the memories created there? For my family, one special house in Brooklyn has been all of these things…
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Historical Events: My Grandfather’s American Journey
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Week 12 of #52Ancestors Challenge: Historical Events When we think of “historical events,” our minds often jump to world wars, presidential elections, or groundbreaking scientific discoveries. But history is also created through the personal journeys of ordinary people making extraordinary choices—choices that ripple through generations. For me, one such pivotal…
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Chasing my Swedish Roots – Part II – Breaking Through the Brick Wall
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Hello again, fellow ancestry detectives! Remember back in February when I shared my quest to uncover my Swedish roots? Well, grab a cup of coffee (or perhaps some Swedish glögg if you’re feeling festive) because I’ve got some exciting updates to share! Welcome to Week 11 of #52Ancestors! As you…
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When Sisters Marry Brothers: A Tale of Two Families Intertwined
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your sister married your husband’s brother? Two families joining together not once, but twice? I’ve always been fascinated by this unique connection in my family tree, and today I want to share the story of how the Hurkala sisters married…
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RootsTech Day 3 Recap: Crossing the Finish Line
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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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