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H is for Heirlooms

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Gail

  Stories are the roots of our history. Or to use another metaphor, the stories of our ancestors are the meat on the bones of the genealogical skeleton. It is the stories that bring our family to life and help … Continue reading →

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Heirloom story

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Gail

I’m teaching a class this morning about Genealogy and Family History (do you know the difference? Answers here) and mentioned the importance of family heirlooms. Here is a photo of a photo of my grandmother, Ethel Frances Gilchrest Grant, at … Continue reading →

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