Carol Stetser
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Cataracts and Genealogy
October 21, 2022 This week I had cataract surgery. The surgery is very common nowadays and almost always successful. After only a day and a half, I’m seeing things more clearly than I have for years. Colors seem to pop. I’m hopeful that I’ll have a glasses-free (or nearly free) future. While normal now, …
Cause of Death
October 14, 2022 Some people might find it creepy, but I am on a quest to find the cause of death of as many of my ancestors as possible. Finding the cause of an ancestor’s death can reveal a lot about their life. People in earlier times died of conditions and diseases that …
Twisted Family Trees
October 7, 2022 This week I’ve been looking into my third great grandfather’s siblings. I’m hoping to learn more about my ancestor’s life by studying his family. My third great grandfather, Stephen Hadlock, had a bunch of siblings, ten to be exact. As I’ve been looking at his brothers and sisters, I’ve realized how …