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Interesting Baubles for Genealogists to Play With

Genealogists love working on family research, (even when it gets somewhat frustrating). Sometimes, though, it is good to take a break. Have some fun checking out these genealogy related “baubles”. They don’t come with a search engine, but they might be fun to play around with. I have decided to call this list of genealogy related fun items “baubles” for two reasons. One, I like that the word sounds like something from the past. When was the last time you heard someone use the word “baubles” in a sentence? The other reason I am calling these things “baubles” is because … Continue reading →

Family Stories – Fact or Fiction?

Everybody likes a good family story. However, genealogists who are considering preserving the stories of their families may wonder which stories should be written down and otherwise preserved and which might be inappropriate for inclusion in a family history book. I don’t say “inappropriate” as far as subject matter, because perhaps stories that are scandalous or best read by mature audiences could be recorded in a separate volume than those that are to be freely read and enjoyed by everyone. What I mean by the use of the word “inappropriate” is that not every family story is securely rooted in … Continue reading →