Bob Larson

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PERSI Gems

(Genealogy Gems from Allen County Public Library Monthly Newsletter – February 29, 2016) by Adam Barrone and Mike Hudson *************************************** As family historians, we often need to broaden the focus of our research in order to find gems of knowledge which have found their way to unexpected locations. One moves away from his ancestor’s stomping …

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What Is Black and White and Read All Over?

(Genealogy Gems from Allen County Public Library Monthly Newsletter – February 29, 2016) by Curt B. Witcher, Genealogy Dept. Library Manager A few may join me in remembering this ol’ saying popular more than a half a century ago when I was a little boy. What’s Black and White, and Read All Over? we’d ask. …

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Ten Questions to Ask a Research Facility Before You Visit

(Kimberly Powell’s Weekly Genealogy Newsletter – February 23, 2016) Whether you’re planning a trip to the State Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, it pays to be prepared. Avoid frustration and increase your research time by asking these 10 question in advance of your visit. 1. What are …

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