June 3, 2022 Did your ancestors follow naming patterns when naming their children? In earlier times, many families did. One of the most common patterns was to name the first-born son after his paternal grandfather. The second son was named after his maternal grandfather, and the third son was named after his father. First-born girls …
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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 …