December 17, 2021 Have you ever thought about how many ancestors you have in the five generations starting with your parents? As it turns out, quite a lot. Everyone’s family tree starts out small with two parents. Each generation thereafter, the number doubles so that by the time you reach your fifth great-grandparents, you …
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What to Know when Looking for Birth Certificates
December 10, 2021 My grandfathers, John Dawson and Victor Fernelius, had birthdates only about six months apart. Victor was born in December of 1874, and John was born in May of 1875. In spite of the closeness of their birthdays, only Victor has any type of civil birth record. Why the difference? No birth …
That Time of Year – Renewals
December 3, 2021 I love December. I enjoy getting out all of the old ornaments and decorations and going out to find the perfect Christmas tree. I even like the last-minute shopping and wrapping of gifts. Not to mention all of the Christmas goodies that only show up this time of year. I’m a fan …