Start Small
If you’re considering writing and sharing a family story, I suggest you start small—that is,…
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You Do You
Have you ever avidly read a story about a family member, perused a photo album,…
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Gifts That Keep Giving through the Generations
In late December 2001, I felt deflated as I wrapped strands of twinkle lights to…
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Gifts Can Beget Gifts: Resources help family history writers ultimately give the gift of their written stories and sagas
When my mom and sisters inquired about what I wanted for my birthday, I gave…
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Focus on Finding Earlier Transaction Dates Connected to Ancestors’ Federal Land Patents
Do you know whether your ancestors received a title, most commonly called a final certificate…
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Some Basics of Winning Writers Group
If you’re interested in your family’s stories and histories, I encourage you to write and…
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Benefits of Writers Groups
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, a community of writers helps…
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Family Recipes—Savoring and Baking Memories
In the late 1970s, my sisters and I undertook a family cookbook. The project started…
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A Universal Regret
How often have we regretted not asking more questions of family members before it’s too…
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Great-grands
Have you ever felt baffled about how to best show generational relationships when writing about…
