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Grasshoppers

August 16, 2024 You’ve probably noticed that the Front Range is having a “grasshopper summer” this year. The critters are everywhere, hopping in all directions as you walk along paths and sidewalks. Gardeners are having fits trying to stop them from eating their tender veggies. I planted a patch of basil this spring. I drooled …

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Naturalized or Not? Many genealogists think that the typical immigrant was naturalized as soon as possible after he arrived in the United States. While some were, a large number delayed becoming citizens for years, even decades after they were eligible. Still others never naturalized at all.   Americans tend to assume that everyone who lives …

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Genealogy Varies

August 2, 2024 Everybody’s genealogy journey is different. Many years ago, when I began the search for my family’s roots, I took classes to help me figure out how to proceed. The classes taught me that I should begin with myself and move backwards from there. They introduced me to various records such as censuses …

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