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The Named Generations

by David Haas
Named generations: Lost Generation and Greatest Generation members 1920

The names of generations first began to appear in the middle of the 20th century from the works of writers and journalists in the Western … Read more

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Chart of Named Generations and Years

by David Haas
Chart of named generations and years

The Named Generation Chart below refers to the demographic cohorts that are defined by the years of birth of individuals particularly in Western society. Use … Read more

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1925 Rescued Hand Written School Yearbook Now at the Museum

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Scrapbook Finds New Home This precious school yearbook has found a new home.  This has been delivered to the OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM in Graham, … Read more

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Geneosity Challenge: Who Was Her Now Famous Neighbor?

by David Haas

On this quiet street in southern California during the early 1930’s lived the Sugarman family.   The family relocated here from Nebraska and had three children.  … Read more

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Finding Little Clues

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Aren’t Grandmothers Great? Grandmothers are the absolute best at keeping things. When it comes time to find all the family goodies just go look through … Read more

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Starting My Family Tree

by Michele Hibbitts

Are you a beginner to genealogy?   Here are the steps to building a strong foundation in researching a family tree. The task of starting a … Read more

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Using Ancestry’s Card Catalog

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Ancestry.com card catalog search

Why Use the Card Catalog on Ancestry.com? To begin go to search and slide down close to the end where you see card catalog. Why? … Read more

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Using Newspapers to Tell a Family Story – The History of a Marine

by Jena Altman Hamilton
using newspapers to find family story

The story of Marine – Jesse Melton Browne Jr. and tips on finding his history using newspapers! I absolutely love it when things just come … Read more

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Accidental Finds and Looking for Details

by Jena Altman Hamilton

That Crazy Dejavu Feeling! Today I have a photo I’m researching, a large maybe 8×10 photo ( I didn’t measure it, but this is close) … Read more

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Photo Types Can Also Tell You About Dates

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Photo Types Can Tell You About Dates for Genealogy

Let’s Explore Some Different Types of Photos A few little dating tips regarding some of the photos found. Hopefully this will be helpful to some … Read more

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Using Google Earth to Find Old Properties

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Finding Old Properties using Google Earth

My Grandfather and a few tips…Using Google Earth I can remember the last time I sat in his lap and he held me telling me … Read more

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Attracted To Your Cousin? Is Cousin Marriage In Your Area Legal?

by David Haas
Is cousin marriage legal?

When it comes to the topic of “kissing cousins”,  there’s never a shortage of lively discussion. Either you’re against it or you don’t care.  There … Read more

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Military Headstones Can Provide Excellent Information For Genealogy Research

by Michele Hibbitts
Military Headstones

Who is Eligible for a Government-Issued Headstone? Upon request and at no charge to the applicant, The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) supplies … Read more

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Using Obituaries for Genealogy Research

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Using Obituaries for Genealogy Research

Obits provide all kinds of information! Obituaries provide a great deal of information, and these notices can be found either in newspaper or funeral home … Read more

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Getting To Know Our Ancestors

by Michele Hibbitts
getting to know our ancestors

There Can Be Clues Hiding In Those Papers Researching a family tree can lead to a huge collection of papers and things. A second or … Read more

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Background Items Help Find Places and Dates

by Jena Altman Hamilton
backgrounds in photos help you find dates and places

The background tells a great story – Items or events in the background of photos can help you determine where and when the photo was … Read more

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Dating Photos using Photographers

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Information about photographers can help you date photos

How to Date Photos Using the Photographers This can at least give a general date or time period for the photo. Also it helps when … Read more

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Surname Migration Research

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Using surname migration tool to find family

Migration Help on Surnames Can Help you Break Through Some Brick Walls  If you have never been to this page of Ancestry.com, this is worth … Read more

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Why and How to Save Old Photos

by Jena Altman Hamilton
old antique cabinet card photo restoration

Some Tips for Saving Your Old Photos Did you know?  Instead of putting those old family photos on display on the wall.  You really need … Read more

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How to Get Started Building a Family Tree

by Jena Altman Hamilton
How Get Started on a Family Tree with Tips and Resources

If you are new to genealogy or know someone that starting to gain interest, here are some steps to help you build a family tree … Read more

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