Month: December 2019

They Stole My Stuff

Note: I’m not a lawyer and I don’t play one on the Internet. Seek legal counsel if you have serious copyright issues you wish to pursue legally–but remember–it ain’t cheap. I realize that they are “your” ancestors and you probably have some emotional attachment to them. That’s perfectly normal. You may also have some emotional […]

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How Were They Different?

It’s difficult to not view the lives of others through our own set of experiences. It’s often human nature to do that. There are a variety of reasons why it is beneficial to realize that there are other viewpoints and experiences different from our own. It’s crucial for the genealogist to do this, especially if […]

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Genealogy Tip of the Day Book

It’s available! Genealogy can be confusing and sometimes what the family historian needs is something short and to-the-point that can help them get their research back on track. That’s the intent of “Genealogy Tip of the Day.” Long-time genealogist Michael John Neill uses his thirty years of research experience to remind readers of things they […]

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Dear Aunt Martha…

Martha’s not my aunt (she’s not even my relative), but I took the plunge and purchased a copy of Barbara Shave’s, My Dear Aunt Martha: A 19th Century American Epic from the Letters of Those Who Lived It. Based on original letters and primary research it focuses on the 19th century experiences of families from […]

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