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Unexpected Finds from Old Newspapers- The Story of Martha Bass (1895)

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Stories from Old Newspapers 1800's

Astonishing Information You can Find About Family Members from Old Newspaper Clippings, including Mrs Martha Bass of West Randolph Vt. Awesome find in the Buffalo … Read more

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Oh the Names and Faces

by Jena Altman Hamilton
Old Family Photos and Cabinet Cards

Rescued photos of Portraits In this page, I put together a number of photos I found of people taking photos of themselves. This page also … Read more

Categories Research Rescues

Trains, Travel, and Tips

by Jena Altman Hamilton
rescued photos of family history - trains and travel

Don’t You Want to Know Where They Went on Trips and Vacations? We are going to try and date a post card photo, follow along! … Read more

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Proud Mothers and Grandmothers

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Rescued Photos This One is For My Mother! What can I not say about this beautiful lady? This one is my mother, she was the … Read more

Categories Research Rescues

Outside the Box Search Advice

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Up Your Game ! Up Your Search!  Think about it. If you do not have all of the records, then someone does. If it is … Read more

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Good Ole Country at its Best

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Country Names and Faces I love living in the country, being on a farm and growing things. These old photos are so “make me want … Read more

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The Importance of Teaching Our Children Their Genealogy and Family History

by Michele Hibbitts
teaching children genealogy

I have been interested in my family tree for as long as I can remember.  I always loved listening to everyone’s stories, trying to store … Read more

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Scrapbook Stories

by Jena Altman Hamilton
1925 Yearbook Farmer School Headed to Museum

When One Clue Leads to Thirty Five More! You love it, you go with it, and you are so glad someone did not throw it … Read more

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Amaze Your Grandchildren

by Jena Altman Hamilton

How would you like to amaze your grandchildren! A Tip You Don’t Want to Forget… While you are working on everyone else’s leg of the … Read more

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Awesome Names, Exciting Places!

by Jena Altman Hamilton
old envelopes antique

Fantastic Rescued Photos and The Stories Discovered Well is he not cute? Can you find the man? The second person in the photo is a … Read more

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Weddings and Special Occasions

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Rescued photos, maybe there is someone here for your tree? December 1942, just married in Oregon. What a beautiful photo. There is no other information. … Read more

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Rescued Names and Faces

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Interesting Discoveries and Surnames from Rescues These two sisters are lovely! Faye Avenelle is on the right at 4 years old. Look at those shoes! … Read more

Categories Research Rescues

The Importance of Digitizing Family Research

by Michele Hibbitts
digitizing family research

Family tree research leads to acquiring a lot of things.   Things like photos, letters, wills, and jewelry.  It can be a little overwhelming trying to … Read more

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In Search of Lt. Leon W. Brownlee

by Jena Altman Hamilton

Digging into the history of a soldier US Veteran / Missing POW / Honor A Soldier / Bombardier / 303rd Bomb Group I have rescued … Read more

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How to Read Handwriting on Old Photos

by Jena Altman Hamilton
how to read family photos handwriting

Tips for Reading Inscriptions on the Back of Those Old Family Photos  I’m always having trouble reading the backs of old photos. That is if … Read more

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Collection Information and Files

by Jena Altman Hamilton
collections family genealogy

Reading through records can become overwhelming. I have gone through newspapers for days at a time trying to find someone and not being sure if … Read more

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Boxes and Boxes of Old Family Photos

by Jena Altman Hamilton

How to get started organizing and documenting old family photos The first thing I started doing is scan all the photos. I was so worried … Read more

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In Search of Lieutenant Walter

by Jena Altman Hamilton

I love old things, and the military stuff is very intriguing to me as well. I had this old little envelope that I found in … Read more

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Researching World War II Soldiers: Veteran Award List – Part 2

by Jena Altman Hamilton
world war II solider research history wwii

I have learned over the years to be sure and walk away sometimes! Taking breaks from the search will help you focus better when you … Read more

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How to Research WWII Soldiers: Veteran Award List – Part 1

by Jena Altman Hamilton

The vast majority of people have family that served in World War II.  In this two part series, I go over the World War II … Read more

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