Viola’s Vital Records Vitally Misleading
Vital records are often the first documents researchers turn to when investigating family history. These records are crucial to genealogical research because they document significant…
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Moving Day Madness
I just moved. It seems like I have done a lot of that, especially over the last ten years. This time was more painful than…
It’s About Time
Daylight savings time got me thinking about my ancestors who were clock and watchmakers. Edward Goldsworthy and James Knowles set up shops mainly in the…
Trying to Preserve Your Family Artifacts? Don’t Do What I Did.
During World War II, my maternal grandmother Hazel was a glassblower for scientific glassmakers E. Matchlett & Son in New York City. When my mother…
Mum’s the Word
Today is Mother’s Day in the United States. As we celebrate and honor our mothers today, I’d like to share some photos of the mothers…