Carol Stetser
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A Murderer in the Family
May 27, 2022 My fourth great grandfather was a murderer. Bengt Henrik Rosendahl was a drunkard who drove his wife and young child away by beating them and destroyed his army career with his drunken behavior. One day in 1769, Bengt began drinking in the early morning, prior to visiting one of the tenant farmers …
Tips for Subscribing to a Newspaper Database
May 20, 2022 Have you ever considered subscribing to a newspaper website? Anyone who is serious about newspaper research will eventually consider paying for access to newspapers. There are several pay-for-view newspaper websites that focus mainly on U.S. newspapers. How do you know which ones are worth the money? First, it’s a good idea …
Planning for a Research Trip
May 6, 2022 Spring has finally arrived. After two plus years of doing all research online, many genealogists’ thoughts are turning to in-person research trips. Deeds and wills and legal case files are calling to us from archives and courthouses across the land. Before we answer the siren call of a research trip, it’s …