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Gravestones and Guardians: Cemetery Clues and What They Reveal

Carol Walsh

Published on: 05/05/2025

Cemeteries hold more than just final resting places—they’re full of family history clues waiting to be discovered. In this blog, we explore the rich insights gravestones can offer, from symbols and inscriptions to unexpected names, affiliations, and social history. Learn how to interpret headstone markings, identify relationships, use burial registers and plot maps, and navigate online cemetery databases like Find A Grave and BillionGraves. Whether you're a genealogist tracing elusive ancestors or a beginner curious about local churchyards, this guide will help you unearth stories hiding in plain sight. Unlock the secrets of your ancestors’ memorials—because sometimes, the dead still have plenty to say.

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Women’s Professional and Benevolent Associations

Carol Walsh

Published on: 10/03/2025

Uncover genealogical insights through records of women’s professional and benevolent associations. From business guilds to philanthropic organizations, these records provide valuable details on membership, achievements, and community impact. Explore archives, university collections, and online databases to find meeting minutes, newsletters, and award records documenting your female ancestors' roles in leadership, advocacy, and social reform. Whether researching a pioneering doctor, an early labor activist, or a dedicated volunteer, these sources offer a deeper understanding of women’s historical contributions. Start your journey into professional and benevolent association records to reveal the hidden legacies of the women in your family tree.

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Documenting Family Love Letters and Photographs

Carol Walsh

Published on: 24/02/2025

Discover how to uncover, preserve, and share family love letters and photographs. Learn how these sentimental pieces of history can add emotional depth to your genealogy research, and ensure they last for future generations.

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Unlocking Your Family Tree with DNA: How Testing Reveals Distant Relatives

Carol Walsh

Published on: 17/02/2025

Unlock the mysteries of your family history with DNA testing. Learn how to interpret your DNA results, connect with distant relatives, and expand your family tree. Explore the power of autosomal and mitochondrial DNA testing to uncover ancestral connections and break through research barriers.

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