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Great Grandma did what?
The latest stories found hiding in trees, research techniques, and a little bit of history too
She Took Care of Us, Even After She Was Gone
After my mom passed, I found comfort in the most unexpected places, like inside a password manager, a box of documents, and weekly stories she’d written about her life. She organized everything for us. This is how.
Family Tree Fails: Why Ancestry Hints Aren’t Always Helpful
Ancestry hints can be helpful, but they can also point to records that belong to someone else entirely. In this post, I break down how one widely accepted hint looked like a match for my relative but unraveled under scrutiny. Learn how to avoid common family tree mistakes.
Ancestry Hints MAY BE Hiding Family Secrets. Here's How.
When an Ancestry hint mentioned my happily-married great-grandfather in a 1920 divorce case, I knew something was off. Clicking deeper, I discovered names I didn't recognize, roles that didn't make sense, and questions piling up faster than answers. Turns out, hidden beneath that innocent little leaf was a family secret waiting patiently for a hundred years to be uncovered.