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Tag Archives: genealogy
S is for Share the Joy
I was being set apart for a new calling in the ward. [Translation for those who are not LDS: Several priesthood brethren lay hands on one’s head and pronounce a blessing to help carry out responsibilities in a new assignment]. … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family, Favorites, Genealogy & Family History, Spirituality
Tagged a-z challenge, blessings, genealogy
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Q is for Question
This post is based on a video of Elder Larry Lawrence talking about the scripture story of the rich young man who approached Jesus and asked, “What lack I yet?” Elder Lawrence suggests that each of us can and should ask … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family, Favorites, Genealogy & Family History, Spirituality
Tagged a-z challenge, ancestors, genealogy
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N is for Neon
This is an experience my mother had, early on in our journey in the LDS Church. She had taken my sister out to Utah to attend BYU and then went on to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family, Genealogy & Family History, memories, Spirituality, Synchronicity
Tagged answers to prayer, faith, genealogy, inspiration
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Q is for Quebec
Okay so this is a bit of a cheat: the post is more about Family History than it is about Quebec, but so much of my family history IS in Quebec that I felt totally justified. It all started back … Continue reading
Riddle (of a genealogical nature)
Charles Pierre Pare and Marie Josephe Lessart marry and have…22 children; several born in the same year, only a few months apart. How is this possible? > > > Answer: It’s not. Two brothers, Charles and Pierre Pare, marry … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family, Favorites, Genealogy & Family History, Life Lessons
Tagged a-z challenge, family history, genealogy, research methods
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Z is for Zeal
We have a video recording of a family reunion back in the early 80s. At one point, I have lugged out my family history binders and am “entertaining” my kin with the fruits of my genealogical labors. My zeal is … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family, Genealogy & Family History, Life Lessons, Spirituality
Tagged a-z challenge, family history, family reunions, genealogy
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Y is for YOU!
You are a product of your ancestry. Your DNA, your ethnic background, maybe even your talents, quirks and proclivities can be traced back to who came before you. Start with yourself. Write your personal history. Keep a journal. The more … Continue reading
X Marks the Spot!
Do you like hunting for treasure? If you have ever followed a treasure map then you know that X marks the spot where the treasure lies. For me, doing genealogy is like hunting for treasure; finding that elusive ancestor after … Continue reading
V is for Vital Records
Vital Records are the genealogist’s bread and butter. These consist of Birth, Marriage and Death records. They are (usually) accurate and authoritative, and each state or locality (usually) has mandated the recording of these events. If you read my ‘M’ … Continue reading
U is for Under-utilized
These records are not high on the list of sources for genealogical information, but can yield important clues to further your efforts. City Directories- a good indicator of mobility–when did they arrive in or depart from a city? Court Records: … Continue reading
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