Category Archives: free research

How to read old gravestones {without inflicting damage}

Posted on January 10, 2021 by HK

These are two (2) great videos on how to read old gravestones without causing damage to old, fragile stones. I love this technique and we all should be learning how to use it. Continue reading →

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Dating Old Photos by Fashion: Tips for the 1920’s

Posted on December 5, 2020 by HK

More great tips on dating old photos by fashion in the 1920’s. Just click the link to go to the familysearch blog. Continue reading →

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What is “Reclaim The Records”?….and why you need to follow them.

Posted on November 16, 2020 by HK

What is Reclaim The Records?…and why you need to follow them. Continue reading →

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Dating Old Photos by Fashion: Tips for the 1900’s

Posted on November 12, 2020 by HK

More great tips on dating old photos with clues from fashion! Just click the link to go to the FamilySearch blog. Continue reading →

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Nebraska Death Index (1904 – 1968) is now FREE Online!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by HK

The Nebraska Death Index (1904 -1968) is now available FREE and online thanks to the efforts of one of my favorite groups – Reclaim the Records! Continue reading →

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Dating Old Photos by Fashion: Tips for the 1910’s

Posted on October 13, 2020 by HK

Everyday I look at and date old photos. I look at old photos of people, places, buildings, maps, and all kinds of interesting things that can be found in old photos. Continue reading →

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Treasure Trove of FREE Records: InternetArchive.org

Posted on September 17, 2020 by HK

InternetArchive.org – Treasure Trove of Free Information! Continue reading →

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Bureau of Land Management and General Land Office Records – Another Free Resource!

Posted on February 27, 2020 by HK

BLM and GLO records – another Free resource! Continue reading →

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Don’t forget your records!

Posted on August 15, 2019 by HK

Don’t forget those records! Continue reading →

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Follow the journey into my family tree

Posted on June 23, 2019 by HK

follow the journey into my family tree – funtimeswithbob.com Continue reading →

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