Category: Family Heirlooms
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it!: Newspapers are key to family history research
Newspapers can be a tool in family history research. When you are researching your family history, you undoubtedly look at census rolls, birth and death records, and marriage documents. But don’t forget to check out local newspapers. Newspapers can provide a wealth of information. Read more
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Passing family treasures to the next generation: Bridging the divide
Over the past several years, there have been many articles written about how grown children aren’t interested in keeping the older generation’s stuff—the family heirlooms, the furniture that family homes were built around, the items with sentimental value. It often causes trauma for both generations: the kids feel bad but don’t want to be saddled… Read more