Carol Stetser
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Veteran’s Day for Genealogists
November 10, 2023 Veterans Day is observed today. It’s a good day to make a point of thanking any veterans you know for their service. It’s also a good day to spend some time thinking about the veterans on your family tree. If you haven’t pinpointed all the veterans on your family tree, why …
It Depends
November 3, 2023 Over the years I’ve asked roughly a bazillion genealogical questions. I think I’ve answered nearly that many for other genealogists too. The questions I’ve asked and been asked ranged from technology to DNA to research. No matter what the topic, the answers were all much the same. They usually began with “It …
A Swedish Surname
October 27, 2023 My maiden name is Fernelius. Since it’s not a common name, I’ve spent a lifetime spelling it and explaining its origins. I’ve always known that Fernelius is a Swedish name, but it wasn’t until I became a genealogist that I realized just how unusual it is. As most genealogists know, …