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Genealogy Life
Valentine’s Day: A Love Letter to Small Town Love’s Greatest Witness
Every love story has its witness. And for generations, there was no witness more vigilant - or more deliciously indiscreet...
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The Pull of Place: Answering Your Ancestral Call
You're staring at that village name on your computer screen. Again. Five generations of your family lived there. Worked there....
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Through Your Great-Grandchildren’s Eyes: Your Digital Legacy in 2075
Picture this: Your great-granddaughter in 2075, curled up on her hover-couch (okay, maybe just a regular couch), diving into the...
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Professional Genealogist vs. Amateur: We Both End Up in Our Pajamas at 2 AM Looking at Ship Manifests
The genealogy world can have its divisions. There, I said it... Professional vs. amateur. Certified vs. self-taught. Subscription-based vs. free...
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The Ghost in Your DNA: Why You Feel Connected to Ancestors You’ve Never Met
It's 2 AM. Again. You're hunched over your laptop, squinting at a baptism record from 1847. Your eyes are wet....
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12 Unconventional Ways to Stay Focused (That Actually Work)
Let's get real. Your genealogy research is a mess. You started looking for your great-grandfather's military service records. Now you're...
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Dear Santa: A Genealogist’s Christmas Wish List (Including That One Elusive Death Certificate We’ve Been Hunting for Three Years)
Look, Santa, I know you're busy. And yes, I'm aware that writing this letter at 11:47 PM on December 19th...
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Confessions of a Find A Grave Photo Volunteer: How to Explain to Cemetery Caretakers Why You’re Climbing Trees for the Perfect Headstone Shot
Here's the thing about being a Find A Grave photo volunteer: nobody prepares you for the weird. They tell you...
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The Genealogist’s Bucket List: Bold Research Goals Worth Chasing
Here's the truth about genealogy: The biggest breakthroughs happen when you chase the seemingly impossible. Every major genealogical discovery started...
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Julia Roberts Isn’t ACTUALLY Julia “Roberts”?? Finding Your Roots
Julia Roberts recently discovered she's been carrying the wrong last name her entire life. The revelation came during a genealogy...
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The Most Shocking Celebrity Cousin Matches EVER on Finding Your Roots
Ever wondered if you're secretly related to someone famous? Turns out, some of your favorite celebrities might be sharing more...
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The Secrets Hiding in Your Ancestor’s Old Letters That Could Change Everything You Thought You Knew About Them
Your family’s old letters aren’t just sentimental keepsakes—they’re untapped goldmines of secrets that could completely flip the way you see...