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I was inspired to search the Web for ancestral artifacts after reading the October 2004 Family Tree Magazine article by associate editor Lauren Eisenstodt ("Object Lessons," page 50). Lauren wrote about 10 ways to research and preserve family heirlooms. One of the sites I routinely check in hopes...
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In going through my aunt and uncle's house after they passed away, my cousin and I found several items my aunt had clearly labeled for our (or future generations') benefit. One example is the writing slate pictured (click to enlarge it and read the note) and another is a...
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Until recently, Mike Duckwall was an addicted genealogist who didn't own many photos or family papers—until he found another relative's research and a big box of pictures in his uncle's closet. "This box was like a treasure chest full of gold," Mike says. It's easy to...
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Tap into America's roots riches and uncover a piece of your past by exploring the National Archives online.
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