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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

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

Finding Grandpa Lemaster

I had the great fortune of finally meeting up with Gail Skaggs, her brother Timothy and her mom.  I’d contacted Gail almost two years ago through Find a Grave to discuss my great-grandpa William Arby Lemaster because she seemed to have

Jill M. October 28, 2017October 28, 2017 family history, genealogy, Lemaster, pictures, research Read more

My Go To Book

For my Moffat genealogy club members, at Thursday’s meeting, I mentioned a small book that I find particularly helpful when I’m doing genealogy work.  The book is called The Genealogist’s U.S. History Pocket Reference: Quick Facts & Timelines of American History

Jill M. October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 family history, genealogy, research Read more
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