One of the most special experiences of a trip back east a few years ago was getting the chance to go into the house of my 3rd great grandparents, David Middleton and Margaret Ruane.
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March is Irish American Heritage Month. Get started tracing your Irish ancestry with these books.
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It’s Genealogy Day! Here are 10 ways to celebrate this holiday.
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Common gravestone symbols aren’t just a way to memorialize someone. They can also provide clues about your ancestors and their lives through the chosen decorations.
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Today I wanted to share the naturalization record of John Ruane (ca. 1825-1900, my 3rd great grand-uncle and the only member of this branch of the family to become naturalized that I’ve found. John’s sister, Margaret, was my 3rd great-grandmother.
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Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica and my goal for this blog is to help you feel the joy of learning more about your family history. I believe that genealogy research doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It should be a fun journey full of learning, from new research strategies and resources to discovering more about who your ancestors were as people to learning about the time period they lived in.
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