Tag: David Sten
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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
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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 at night? Tracking down my paternal great-great-grandfather in Sweden. I’ve always been fascinated by my Swedish heritage. Ever since I learned that…
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My Favorite Photo
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Sometimes, a single photograph can hold an entire world of memories, emotions, and history. For me, that world is captured in a snapshot taken when I was just three days old in 1969. This photo is my favorite for reasons that go far beyond the people it depicts. It’s a…