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Author: Jill M.

Update on the Caldwell War of 1812 Papers

I wanted to give an update to the Caldwell family War of 1812 preservation project that I have been a part of.  The digitization was completed some time ago and I finished the transcription for the Moffat Library this past

Jill M. April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 DAR, history, old records, research, Uncategorized Read more

A Glimpse into 1930

Last year, I went home to Ohio to visit for my grand-baby’s first birthday and while at my mom’s, we were going through her photo album and behind a big 8×10 picture, there was this letter hidden.  I wrote about

Jill M. April 15, 2018April 19, 2018 Archer family, family history, genealogy, history, Jones, newspaper clippings, secrets, Stewart, Stewart family Read more

The Death Cafe Experience

Have you heard of a Death Cafe?  Having originated in the UK, death cafes are popping up everywhere stateside and offers a great place to have a conversation about death in all its capacity.  There is no agenda, no set

Jill M. April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 family history Read more

NEVER give up searching!

My 3rd great grandfather, William L. Peters, died 6 Feb 1887 in Pickaway County, Ohio, but his death record had long eluded being found in popular online resources.  I learned that it became an Ohio statewide law to record deaths

Jill M. March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 family history, genealogy, newspaper clippings, old records, Peters family, research Read more

Seaman’s Protection Papers

Have you found a seafaring person in your tree?  Then you should definitely check out what I consider one of the best records out there and one of my personal favorites!  They are just so very fascinating. The Citizenship Affidavits

Jill M. February 15, 2018 family history, genealogy, history, old records, Peters family, research, symbolism, Uncategorized Read more
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I am taking a break from teaching genealogy for now. If that changes, I will post here in upcoming events.

However, you may catch me giving a historic tour at the Washingtonville Cemetery occasionally. Please visit their site for their upcoming events.

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