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Scary Places: Hollywood Forever

When we lived in San Diego, I loved to visit dead celebrities. That is, I love to visit cemeteries filled with celebrity burial sites and there is probably no better placed to do that than in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, we left there in 2001, just as a now famous cemetery was making its comeback. Hollywood Forever is located in – well, Hollywood as you might imagine. It sits on 62 acres with large lots that were sold to Paramount and RKO Studios. A look around is like looking into Hollywood itself. You will find Don Adams of “Get Smart” fame, … Continue reading →

Barcodes on Gravestones Tell Stories

Genealogists visit cemeteries because they can get a lot of information about a relative or ancestor by reading his or her gravestone. Usually, there is a limit to how much a gravestone can tell about a person’s life. A company called Code_IT has created a barcode that can connect a genealogist to a digital memorial of an ancestor. There is an old saying that states that “dead men tell no tales”. Their tombstones however, can give a genealogist quite a bit of information. You can learn the person’s full name, their birth date, and their date of death. Sometimes, a … Continue reading →

Genealogy Camps and Workshops for Kids

There are many things for kids to do during the summer months. Camps are a popular way to add variety and interest to your child’s summer vacation. If your children enjoy family history, why not see if there is a family history camp or event happening in your area? I looked around and found a few camps and events in various places. A good place to inquire about the availability of similar programs that may be happening in your area is your local genealogical society. When I looked around in my local area, I found that there is a great … Continue reading →