Carol Stetser
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Tracing Famous and Infamous Ancestors
June 25, 2021 Not so long ago, most people tracing their genealogy were almost always in search of aristocratic ancestors. Some of the genealogies published during the 19th and early 20th centuries went to extreme lengths to try to prove dubious claims of relationships to royal forebears. The search often involved tales of supposed …
Family History Library Re-Opening
June 18, 2021 Last week the Family History Library in Salt Lake City sent out an announcement stating that they will be re-opening on July 6, 2021. FHL is one of the most renowned genealogical libraries in the world and a premier destination for genealogists who want access to the millions of records that they …
Researching in Person – Locally
June 11, 2021 After over a year of being restricted to online researching, I’m anxious to return to in-person researching. In spite of that, I’m not quite ready to book a flight and head off to Salt Lake City or Boston or New Jersey just yet. Part of the problem with booking a long-awaited …