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A two-page spread from “Maus” showing a family tree before and after WWII. The left page, “At the Start of World War II,” has 83 names. The right, “At the End of World War II,” has primarily blank spaces, with only 13 survivors. The contrast highlights the Holocaust’s devastating toll.
February 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A two-page spread from “Maus” showing a family tree before and after WWII. The left page, “At the Start of World War II,” has 83 names. The right, “At the End of World War II,” has primarily blank spaces, with only 13 survivors. The contrast highlights the Holocaust’s devastating toll.
The Justice Department issued a report today on the Tulsa Race Masscre detailing the department’s findings, made during its review of the event. All history, even the ugliest parts, deserves to be shared and known.
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Justice Department Announces Results of Review and Evaluation of the Tulsa Race Massacre
The Justice Department issued a report today on the Tulsa Race Massacre. The report documents the department’s findings, made during its review and evaluation of the Tulsa Race Massacre, undertaken pu...
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January 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Justice Department issued a report today on the Tulsa Race Masscre detailing the department’s findings, made during its review of the event. All history, even the ugliest parts, deserves to be shared and known.
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
A great new year resolution is to give your research a do-over. Thomas MacEntee’s “Genealogy Do-Over” book is a great guide! Free on Kindle and PDF today and tomorrow only.
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Check out Thomas MacEntee's Genealogy Bargains today! He's giving away the 2025 edition (Kindle or PDF) of his Genealogy Do-Over Workbook! Happy New Year to us!
TWO DAYS ONLY - January 2-3, 2025
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Genealogy Bargains: save BIG on DNA test kits, genealogy books, product and services such as Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more!
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January 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A great new year resolution is to give your research a do-over. Thomas MacEntee’s “Genealogy Do-Over” book is a great guide! Free on Kindle and PDF today and tomorrow only.
Genealogy: the only hobby where you can spend 3 hours proving your great-great-grandfather didn’t own a horse. What’s the weirdest rabbit hole you’ve fallen into during your research? Let’s hear it! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchLife #HistoryNerds
December 18, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Genealogy: the only hobby where you can spend 3 hours proving your great-great-grandfather didn’t own a horse. What’s the weirdest rabbit hole you’ve fallen into during your research? Let’s hear it! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchLife #HistoryNerds
If you are doing research that may include ancestors who were enslaved, but aren’t sure how to document the small amount of information you may have about them, @cristacowan.bsky.social has an excellent video to walk you through it. Thanks Crista!
youtu.be/URrn71yOQzY
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Documenting the Enslaved in Your Family Tree | Ancestry
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December 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM
If you are doing research that may include ancestors who were enslaved, but aren’t sure how to document the small amount of information you may have about them, @cristacowan.bsky.social has an excellent video to walk you through it. Thanks Crista!
youtu.be/URrn71yOQzY
youtu.be/URrn71yOQzY
“Have you turned your genealogy research into a family history narrative or book? How did that process go? Any tips for those of us looking to turn piles of records into a compelling story? Let’s swap ideas! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WritingCommunity #HistoryNerds
December 7, 2024 at 10:19 AM
“Have you turned your genealogy research into a family history narrative or book? How did that process go? Any tips for those of us looking to turn piles of records into a compelling story? Let’s swap ideas! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WritingCommunity #HistoryNerds
Me: “I’m just going to check one record real quick.”
Also me, five hours later: “I think I’m related to everyone in this county.”
#Genealogy #RabbitHole #ResearchProblems
Also me, five hours later: “I think I’m related to everyone in this county.”
#Genealogy #RabbitHole #ResearchProblems
December 5, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Me: “I’m just going to check one record real quick.”
Also me, five hours later: “I think I’m related to everyone in this county.”
#Genealogy #RabbitHole #ResearchProblems
Also me, five hours later: “I think I’m related to everyone in this county.”
#Genealogy #RabbitHole #ResearchProblems
Genealogy tip: Hit a brick wall? Take a break and revisit your research later with fresh eyes. Sometimes the smallest detail jumps out when you’re not actively looking. Keeping a research log helps you know where you’ve looked. #GenealogyTips #FamilyHistory #ResearchHelpe
December 2, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Genealogy tip: Hit a brick wall? Take a break and revisit your research later with fresh eyes. Sometimes the smallest detail jumps out when you’re not actively looking. Keeping a research log helps you know where you’ve looked. #GenealogyTips #FamilyHistory #ResearchHelpe
Weekends are for ancestors. Today, we’re diving into old census records and wondering why nobody in our family could agree on how to spell their last name. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchLife
November 30, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Weekends are for ancestors. Today, we’re diving into old census records and wondering why nobody in our family could agree on how to spell their last name. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchLife
Thanksgiving: the perfect time to ask your relatives the important questions like, ‘Who’s in that old photo?’ and ‘Why did Uncle Joe disappear for 10 years in the 1930s?’ Family history starts at the dinner table! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Thanksgiving #citeyoursources
November 28, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Thanksgiving: the perfect time to ask your relatives the important questions like, ‘Who’s in that old photo?’ and ‘Why did Uncle Joe disappear for 10 years in the 1930s?’ Family history starts at the dinner table! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Thanksgiving #citeyoursources
Guess it’s better than nowhere.🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
When your son-in-law reports where you were born ...
So helpful!
#1921Census #Research #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #BrickWallBusting #Ancestry #Wales
So helpful!
#1921Census #Research #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #BrickWallBusting #Ancestry #Wales
November 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Guess it’s better than nowhere.🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
What’s your favorite overlooked record type? Mine’s probate records—they spill all the family tea. Let’s share secrets! #Genealogy#Community #FamilyHistory #HiddenRecords #ResearchTips
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November 24, 2024 at 3:56 PM
What’s your favorite overlooked record type? Mine’s probate records—they spill all the family tea. Let’s share secrets! #Genealogy#Community #FamilyHistory #HiddenRecords #ResearchTips
For me (Lisa) if I could meet any of my ancestors it would be my 3x great grandparents Morgan and Sophia Simmerman. They’re my brick wall ancestors and I just have so many questions!
If you could meet one of your ancestors, who would it be and why?
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStories
If you could meet one of your ancestors, who would it be and why?
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStories
November 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM
For me (Lisa) if I could meet any of my ancestors it would be my 3x great grandparents Morgan and Sophia Simmerman. They’re my brick wall ancestors and I just have so many questions!
If you could meet one of your ancestors, who would it be and why?
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStories
If you could meet one of your ancestors, who would it be and why?
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStories
Question for the more seasoned genealogists: What advice do you have for people just starting out in genealogy research?
#Genealogy #BeginnerTips
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#Genealogy #BeginnerTips
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November 21, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Question for the more seasoned genealogists: What advice do you have for people just starting out in genealogy research?
#Genealogy #BeginnerTips
#FamilyHistory
#Genealogy #BeginnerTips
#FamilyHistory
Use historical maps to track county boundary changes. Your ancestors didn’t move, the borders did! Check records for both the old and new locations. We kept looking for our ancestor in our county not realizing the borders changed, and some records were one county over!
#Genealogy #ResearchTip
#Genealogy #ResearchTip
November 20, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Use historical maps to track county boundary changes. Your ancestors didn’t move, the borders did! Check records for both the old and new locations. We kept looking for our ancestor in our county not realizing the borders changed, and some records were one county over!
#Genealogy #ResearchTip
#Genealogy #ResearchTip
Pro tip: Analyze every field in old documents. Spelling quirks, occupations, even neighbors listed in a census can open doors to unexpected records. Always dig deeper. #Genealogy #GenealogyTips #ProTipTuesday #FamilyHistory
November 19, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Pro tip: Analyze every field in old documents. Spelling quirks, occupations, even neighbors listed in a census can open doors to unexpected records. Always dig deeper. #Genealogy #GenealogyTips #ProTipTuesday #FamilyHistory
Family legends vs. reality: Have you ever debunked a long-held family story with your research? Tell us about it!
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStory
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStory
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Family legends vs. reality: Have you ever debunked a long-held family story with your research? Tell us about it!
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStory
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TellUsYourStory
What’s your biggest genealogy ‘brick wall’ right now? Maybe we can brainstorm solutions!
#Genealogy #BrickWall #GenealogyHelp #GenealogyTips
#Genealogy #BrickWall #GenealogyHelp #GenealogyTips
November 16, 2024 at 12:45 PM
What’s your biggest genealogy ‘brick wall’ right now? Maybe we can brainstorm solutions!
#Genealogy #BrickWall #GenealogyHelp #GenealogyTips
#Genealogy #BrickWall #GenealogyHelp #GenealogyTips
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve discovered in your family history research? Tell us your story! Even better if there’s some tea to spill. ☕💅
#Genealogy #TeaTime #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #GenealogyCommunity
#Genealogy #TeaTime #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #GenealogyCommunity
November 15, 2024 at 1:12 PM
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve discovered in your family history research? Tell us your story! Even better if there’s some tea to spill. ☕💅
#Genealogy #TeaTime #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #GenealogyCommunity
#Genealogy #TeaTime #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #GenealogyCommunity
👋 Hi! We’re Jessica and Lisa, best friends and genealogists here to help you trace and embrace your family history. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, join us for tips, stories, and inspiration. Let’s uncover the connections that make us who we are! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
November 15, 2024 at 12:15 AM
👋 Hi! We’re Jessica and Lisa, best friends and genealogists here to help you trace and embrace your family history. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, join us for tips, stories, and inspiration. Let’s uncover the connections that make us who we are! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory