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GenSmarts: Reminder to Not Assume
In a recent article on using Gensmarts to research a research facility more effectively, I began to look at GenSmarts Genealogy Software differently. Part of my goal in researching my genealogy, and that of others, is to tell the story … Continue reading
Gensmarts Saves Your Family History Research Life
Recently in Salt Lake City for RootsTech, I had only two days to explore and research my genealogy at the Family History Library. Imagine a major city library and you have the Family History Library – physically. What you may … Continue reading
Choosing Between RootsMagic and Personal Historian
When the news came that The Master Genealogist was being discontinued, I waited with the rest of the fans of one of the world’s best genealogy research and tracking programs to see what would happen. While there is noise of … Continue reading
When Family Gets in the Way of Family History
Family gets in the way, even for a family history researcher. Recent family events have taken the heart out of my family history blogging efforts, and I’m slowly struggling to put the emotional aspects of living family aside and get … Continue reading
Library of Congress Railroad Maps Collection
The Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, has put together the Railroad Maps Collection, an amazing collection of more than 600 maps of railroads across the United States. Compiled by Andrew M. Modelski in 1975, these maps go back … Continue reading
Howard W. West Sr. Timeline
I’ve had some challenges researching long lost relatives, but the mysteries and myths in and around my grandfather, Howard W. West Sr., continue to amaze as I dig through his history. The following is what I have at the time … Continue reading
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Where Do You Draw the Family History Research Line?
In The Worst Question in Genealogy, genealogist Kerry Scott of Clue Wagon admits that the worse question ever asked is “What do you do?” For a family historian, the next question is “How far back have you gone?” I love … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy Techniques
Tagged dates, family history, family history research, genealogy, history, jobs, occupation, research, specialty, timeline, what do you do
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Library of Congress Local History and Genealogy Reading Room
The US Library of Congress has a Local History and Genealogy Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building featuring more than 50,000 genealogies and 100,000 local histories among its many collections. According to their post discussing this, “Growing a Family … Continue reading
Musings of the History Queen of The Dalles, Oregon
I’m trying to research information on news events that happened between 1958 and 1965 in The Dalles, Oregon, and having no luck on the web. However, I did find some resources worth sharing for future reference. In particular is the … Continue reading
Seattle Coast Guard Museum – The History of the Coast Guard and Pacific Northwest Maritime
There is a Coast Guard Museum in Seattle, Washington. This will be invaluable as I dig more into the lives of my father and his father, both serving in the Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Ocean. The … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Genealogy Resources, Knapp, Places, Washington State, West
Tagged boats, coast guard, coast guard history, family history research, history, howard west, howard west jr, howard west sr, knapp, maritime, military, museum, photo detective, research, resources, revenue cutter service, ships
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