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Jana Last
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Genealogist, Family Historian, Blogger @ https://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/
This Ancestry hint led to an exciting discovery. #genealogy #familyhistory
An Exciting Ancestry Hint for Raymunda Villatoro Vasques
An Ancestry.com hint led me to an exciting discovery.
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July 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Self-Evident Truths of Freedom—and of Tyranny
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The Self-Evident Truths of Freedom—and of Tyranny
Twenty-seven truths about America, our Democracy and Rule of Law, and our rights, freedoms, and liberties.
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July 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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I am pleased to have this article, “The End of Rule of Law in America” in The Atlantic this morning. Thank you, Jeffrey Goldberg, @theatlantic.com, @washingtonweekpbs.social, @adriennelaf.bsky.social, @beccarosen.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It's so fun to find our ancestor's signatures on documents, isn't it? I found the signature of my maternal 4th great-grandmother in a Revolutionary War pension file.

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Phebe Waterman's Signature
The signature of my maternal 4th great-grandmother, Phebe (Barker) Waterman.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Celebrating my genealogy blog's 13th anniversary.
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My 13th Blogiversary
Celebrating my blog's 13th blogiversary
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April 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What is the story behind these photos of my Grandpa Webster's property in Brazil? #genealogy #familyhistory janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2025/01/pres...
Preserving Memories ~ The Mystery of Grandpa Webster's Property
What is the story behind these photos of my Grandpa Webster's property in Brazil?
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January 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Here are 3 easy #familytree fixes to tackle this year. Get them out of the way and you'll be ready for a new year of #genealogy discoveries.

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3 Family Tree Tasks Need Your Attention
These 3 simple tasks can add a ton of value to your family tree. Jump on them as soon as you can.
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December 10, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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My grandfather's hair from 1908. What unusual #familyhistory hand-me-downs do you have?

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December 2, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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Free Online Genealogy Website of the Day

The Fulton History website is a marvel. Created and maintained by one man, this database has existed since 1999. Currently, it has over 57 million digitized newspaper pages that are searchable by anyone, anywhere, for free.

Details at buff.ly/3CHZt1V
November 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Thanks to all who have shared! Glad you're enjoying! Please keep sharing your #LiveMemory results.
Genealogists Are Loving LiveMemory™! - MyHeritage Blog
Genealogists are loving LiveMemory™, our new photo animation feature! See what people are saying and enjoy some incredible examples.
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November 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM
I tried the new #MyHeritage #LiveMemory photo tool on another photo. This new tool brings photos to life. This is a photo of Asher Waterman, my maternal 3rd great-grandfather. He was born in 1795 and served in the War of 1812. #genealogy
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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Cyclones 1&2 have passed. Internet is RESTORED! Mondays with Myrt - 25 Nov 2024 WILL broadcast live at Noon Eastern. Jill Morelli will demonstrate how she creates a fact in an ancestral profile that reflects her “current thinking.” Find us LIVE at www.YouTube.com/@dearmyrtlea...
November 25, 2024 at 4:52 AM
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Excited for @RelativeRace tonight, Day 10
November 25, 2024 at 2:05 AM
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Free United States Online Cemetery and Burial Records

Updated with 3,070 new collections. There are now 31,790 total collections for the country.

Check out these useful genealogy resources at theancestorhunt.com/blog/31790-f... #genealogy
November 23, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I tried the new #MyHeritage #LiveMemory photo tool. This new tool brings photos to life. Wow! So cool! This is a photo of my paternal great-grandfather, Christopher Iverson and three of his siblings. (L to R) Christopher Iverson, Edward Iverson, Oscar Iverson, and Julia Iverson. #genealogy
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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The supervisor.. 😅
November 12, 2024 at 6:36 AM
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Penguins chasing a butterfly.. 😅
November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Resharing a fun post with pics of Disneyland in the summer 1955. #genealogy janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2024/06/pres...
Preserving Memories ~ Disneyland in the Summer of 1955
Photos of my mom and her family at Disneyland in the summer of 1955.
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November 14, 2024 at 7:16 PM