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Grandma Lizzie

Today would have been my Grandma Lizzie Cottongim’s 124th birthday. I remember visiting her house on North 16th in Richmond, Indiana for family gatherings when I was a boy.  There was always great food and the deep connections close family … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Boost a Genealogy Blog

By:  Sarah Brooks OK. You’ve got a genealogy blog. Either you’ve been at it for a while or just started blogging, but either way you enjoy what you’re doing. You love personal stories, family history, research, documentation, learning of communities … Continue reading

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Friends and Neighbors

Every street has a multitude of stories.  As you drive through old neighborhoods you can feel the history, the countless moments that have occurred in the homes that line the streets.  Many of these stories are long forgotten, but some … Continue reading

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Blogs with Style

Last week a friend of mine, Charles Gulotta of Mostly Bright Ideas, nominated me for a “Stylish Blogger” award.  This is quite an honor for me–not for the money or the nice plaque (those are forthcoming, right Charles?)–but because I … Continue reading

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