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Dating Old Photos: Civil War Uniforms {50 Uniforms in 10 Minutes}

Posted on June 4, 2021 by HK

Dating Old Photos: Civil War Uniforms {50 Uniforms in 10 Minutes} Continue reading →

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1890 U. S. Census: Up in Smoke, Doused in Water

Posted on May 3, 2021 by HK

Let’s visit the U. S. Census again; this time the tragic story of the 1890 census. Continue reading →

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Preserving Pioneer History: Cemeteries in Nebraska

Posted on April 29, 2021 by HK

We have a big problem in Nebraska with our old pioneer cemeteries. Farming continues to encroach on abandoned cemeteries and when those cemeteries are on private property farmers will often destroy the cemeteries. Our cemeteries are protected under state laws, … Continue reading →

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United States Census: 1790 History and Instructions

Posted on March 23, 2021 by HK

Census records are so important to your research. Learn the history behind the first U. S. Population Census of 1790. Continue reading →

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7 Deadly Sins of Digitizing Photos: Pictures and Stories RootsTech Session 2018

Posted on March 22, 2021 by HK

Ready to start digitizing your old photos? This is a great session from RootsTech 2018 – about an hour of very helpful information! Continue reading →

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How to Tell the 10 Best Stories of Your Life: Pictures and Stories RootsTech Session 2017

Posted on March 19, 2021 by HK

If you want to start putting your family history into a story version and write a family history book this is a great session from RootsTech 2017 – about an hour of very helpful information! Continue reading →

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Organize Your Family Tree: 10 Dollar Store “Budget” Items to Get You Started

Posted on March 15, 2021 by HK

If you’ve decided 2021 is the year to really “ORGANIZE” your family tree I’ve got 10 items you can get at the dollar store that won’t break your bank. Continue reading →

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Order Your Ancestry DNA Kit on Amazon – Free Shipping for Prime Members

Posted on March 2, 2021 by HK

The DNA testing continues! Thus far I have done the autosomal DNA testing through AncestryDNA for myself, my husband, my parents and my 91 year old grandmother. Continue reading →

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Dating Old Photos by Fashion: Tips for the 1930’s

Posted on February 22, 2021 by HK

More great tips on dating old photos by fashion in the 1930’s. Just click the link to go to the familysearch blog. Continue reading →

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Family Tree for Beginners: “Dummies” if you prefer…7 Free books to help you get started

Posted on February 19, 2021 by HK

Great News! You decided to start working on your family tree! Now what!? Family tree research can be a bit overwhelming. Continue reading →

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