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The second-best genealogy TV show? Legacy List!
Have you ever watched Legacy List, hosted by Matt Paxton? It is our second-favorite family history TV program (after Finding Your Roots) and takes a different approach. Instead of interviewing...
The second-best genealogy TV show? Legacy List!
Have you ever watched Legacy List, hosted by Matt Paxton? It is our second-favorite family history TV program (after Finding Your Roots) and takes a different approach. Instead of interviewing...

Coming this week: 1950 federal census records!
Do you remember 1950? Some readers were children or even young adults, and may recall the changes taking place in the aftermath of World War II. When we talk with relatives who...
Coming this week: 1950 federal census records!
Do you remember 1950? Some readers were children or even young adults, and may recall the changes taking place in the aftermath of World War II. When we talk with relatives who...

Why genealogists LOVE probate records, and how ...
Earlier this month, Ian bought a genealogy present for himself. The package arrived quickly from the New England Historical Genealogy Society bookstore. The genealogy books have already sparked some new...
Why genealogists LOVE probate records, and how ...
Earlier this month, Ian bought a genealogy present for himself. The package arrived quickly from the New England Historical Genealogy Society bookstore. The genealogy books have already sparked some new...

EasyGenie History Mystery #3 Solution
(Want to participate in the next EasyGenie History Mystery? Sign up for the free EasyGenie newsletter, which regularly feature a mystery photo and ask subscribers to guess what it is.) This...
EasyGenie History Mystery #3 Solution
(Want to participate in the next EasyGenie History Mystery? Sign up for the free EasyGenie newsletter, which regularly feature a mystery photo and ask subscribers to guess what it is.) This...

True story of a discovery of a statue hidden fo...
A few weeks ago, we participated in a community service project for our son's scout troop. The troop members inadvertently uncovered a statue that had lain hidden for decades on the grounds...
True story of a discovery of a statue hidden fo...
A few weeks ago, we participated in a community service project for our son's scout troop. The troop members inadvertently uncovered a statue that had lain hidden for decades on the grounds...

A crawlspace discovery reveals a slice of life ...
An eagle-eyed electrician who was checking the wiring in a crawlspace in our house recently made a fascinating discovery: A book of check stubs dating from the roaring 20s! Above,...
A crawlspace discovery reveals a slice of life ...
An eagle-eyed electrician who was checking the wiring in a crawlspace in our house recently made a fascinating discovery: A book of check stubs dating from the roaring 20s! Above,...