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1890 U. S. Census: Up in Smoke, Doused in Water
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
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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Dating Old Photographs: The Cyanotype Process
The earliest known modern photography came into existence around 1840. When looking at old photos knowing about the photography process is helpful to point to a date or time period. Continue reading
United States Census: 1790 History and Instructions
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
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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Dating Old Photographs: The Daguerreotype Process
The earliest known modern photography came into existence around 1840. When looking at old photos knowing about the photography process is helpful to point to a date or time period. Continue reading
How to Tell the 10 Best Stories of Your Life: Pictures and Stories RootsTech Session 2017
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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Order Your Ancestry DNA Kit on Amazon – Free Shipping for Prime Members
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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New Technology for Old Photos!…Get those Films & Negatives!
New Technology for Old Photos! Continue reading
What is “Reclaim The Records”?….and why you need to follow them.
What is Reclaim The Records?…and why you need to follow them. Continue reading
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