Carol Stetser
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Christmas Tree Traditions
December 22, 2023 Family historians are the keepers of their family’s traditions. Most of us are especially fond of holiday traditions, particularly Christmas. If you’re like me, I find it interesting to track how some holiday traditions have changed over the years. Christmas trees are a holiday staple in many homes. Today it’s a …
Old Cookbooks
December 15, 2023 As most genealogists know, women’s lives are more difficult to research than men’s. This is because men’s lives were apt to be lived in the public sphere. Women’s lives tended to unfold in the confines of the home. Due to this, clues to men’s lives are found in records such as deeds, …
Renewal Season
December 8, 2023 It’s December. Christmas preparations are in full swing for the upcoming holiday. Amidst the hurry and bustle, don’t forget that it’s also renewal season. Most local and regional genealogical societies run their membership year from January to December. That means it’s time to renew your membership now. It’s also a good time …