An Unusual Name for a Child
May I present, Doctor Franklin Boyers? He’s only 10 years old, so this is quite an unusual given name. I guess
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Married in a Buggy
While researching my great, great grandfather, Reuben Houston Ward (aka Rev. R. H. Ward), I came across this short, sweet
Read MoreSuccess! Finding Wrongly Transcribed Names on Census Records, Part 2
A few months ago, I shared how I had some success finding wrongly transcribed names in census records by searching
Read MoreA. L. Merrill: County Commissioner (Clinton Co, PA Trip, Part 1)
Two weeks ago, I visited Clinton County, Pennsylvania with three of my dad’s first cousins. We spent some time at
Read MoreTip: A Quick Way to Scan Hundreds of Page
Before heading to Clinton County, Pennsylvania for a quick research trip two weeks ago, some cousins and I hired a
Read MoreGRIP: A Perfect Midweek Break at Nearby North Park
Before heading to GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh), I organized an informal outing to nearby North Park. I’d went
Read MoreGRIP: A Week in Review
This past week, I had an amazing week at GRIP: Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh! I took “Fundamentals of Forensic
Read More“Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved…”
We just finished our first day of classes at GRIP… (& I’m thankful for air-conditioning that works this year!) One
Read MoreOur Ancestors’ Huge Headstone
Yesterday, I drove to Clinton County, Pennsylvania with three of my dad’s first cousins. One of them, Tom, I had
Read MoreGearing Up for GRIP!
Next week I’ll be attending GRIP (Genealogical Research Institute in Pittsburgh) for the third year in a row. This year
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