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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

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

West Point’s Old Cadet Chapel Then and Now

West Point’s Old Cadet Chapel Then and Now

While it’s not necessarily genealogically related per say (but kinda because I will send this to my cousin Joel as his mom is a Custer), I wanted to show you probably one of the best parts of my day job

Jill M. November 29, 2017July 25, 2020 cemetery, history, pictures Read more

The Serendipity Continues at Woodhull Cemetery

I have written before about the Woodhull Cemetery that my DAR chapter is wanting to preserve and restore.  I’d been having quite a few roadblocks on the town level to getting official approval to make changes to the cemetery.  One

Jill M. August 28, 2017October 6, 2017 cemetery, census, family history, genealogy, history, Jayne family, old records, research, Woodhull 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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