All true! Church records can be difficult to locate but often contain those special "hidden gems."
On In praise of church records
Church records, especially in NYS, often hold the answers, has do day books. Notations "of admitted by letter" when written…
On In praise of church records
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On Ancestors of J. Michelle Childs
Thanks! Simply Facinating! Would you happen to have any information regarding Mumbet's great grand children. I have been searching for…
On Black families of Great Barrington
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On Tips for preserving family papers
Very helpful. I wish you had addressed the proper storage of individual items, though. For instance can I (or should…
On Tips for preserving family papers
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On Tips for preserving family papers
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On Problems of age
It would be interesting to know in these situations whether the family/undertaker gave the wrong date to the stone cutter,…
On Problems of age
Thank you very much, Molly, for this article! It is full of historical insights relevant to my ancestry. I have…
On Dartmouth Quaker records