Endless Genealogy Discovery: Breakthroughs and Brickwalls

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By publishing my book in 2020, after 16 years of researching, synthesizing, writing and rewriting I was convinced my genealogy quest was ready for a rest.

Today a cache of family photos unknown to me and from a mysterious source abruptly appeared from nowhere.

Perhaps, passed along from one relative to another without valuing or sharing they just appeared.

Now what? I ask.

Disappointed? Hardly. Now, what was a welcome interlude of book lectures and just starting touring and sharing the book and process of writing,- it turns now toward awakening to a new adventure,- and more researching, writing and storytelling. I am so happy.

Grandma Maja comes back to life and my older brother Tommie, and me (Donnie) travel back in time to 1956.

The picture I had hoped to find of Grandma Maja in her nursing uniform appears.

A rare picture of my grandfather (I never met) in…

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Genealogy: Identity Treasure Hunting—Search for Self?

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One of the earliest photos of me and my older brother Tommie.

Is it true for you? It appears that many want to know where they come from, what we are, what made us who we are.

Is this ancestry questing urge a universal need? What is behind this wanting to know about our roots? What is the mystery of it all?

Thousands today seem to clamor searching, “with the tiniest reference to one of their ancestors, clasping or staring at a piece of paper as if it were the most revelatory discovery, something that might totally change their lives’ “

In 2004, after the death of my mother, I lit a torch pursuing a drive to explore how my Swedish roots became integrated as building blocks of who I have become today. The result of this 20 plus year quest is the published book: My Maja A Grandson’s Tribute.

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Writing the Book, Part Three — Our Casbon Journey

This is the third post in a series describing the steps I went through in writing The Descendants of Isaac Casbon in America. Others who are considering writing a family history book might find these posts helpful. So far, I’ve discussed the initial stages: the decision to write and scope of the project; and gathering […]

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52 Ancestors Week 1 – Fresh Start — Gnarls and Knots

This week’s prompt is Fresh Start. This prompt made me think about when I had to make a fresh start researching my father’s family. I think many genealogists have had to make a fresh start with their research at some point. In my case, I learned a valuable lesson to not make assumptions, no matter […]

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Keeping track of all your trees — Genealogical Collection

My last blog post was: HOW TO DOCUMENT NEWS WORTHY INCIDENT THAT AFFECTS MANY FAMILIES – January 3, 2020 After I logged off for the night, I started thinking of other ways one could use this multiple tree index tree and then it hit me. One can use this method to have an easy access to […]

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The Theory of Eight Surnames

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One, two, or many?

On a recent trip abroad, I was told that everyone should know and be able to recite their eight surnames. These are the surnames of a person’s eight great grandparents. A good game is to ask: can you name yours?

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Homemade Vanilla Extract: A DIY Gift Idea — Discover

Homemade vanilla extract is a snap to make and a great DIY gift for the baker in your life. Quelcy shows you how at With The Grains.

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Growing Onions Vertically On The Windowsill

One for the enthusiast May 14th, 2013 | Author: PeterD How nice would it be to just be able to pluck fresh green onions from the soil whenever you need them? Nothing beats fresh onions for your sal…

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WWI App User-Design Workshop for Educators in Kansas City

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We invite educators to participate in a free World War I app user-design workshop on Saturday, June 25, at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO.

Barbed Wire Gate to Trench, Ypres Salient and Area, Cambrin. From the Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs. National Archives Identifier 16580840.

If you are a Kansas City area teacher interested in 1:1 learning or working with iPads, being part of the app-design process, or would like to provide design input based on your in-class experience, we encourage you to join us for this fun and engaging workshop!

The National Archives has teamed up with Historypin, the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress and a growing number of cultural heritage partners to develop an engaging WWI website and tablet app to dynamically highlight WWI content. The app invites people nationwide to contribute their own stories…

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