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Genealogist for hire- March 20, 2021
Stories in this edition
- 1. WE HAVE HEARD A LOT LATELY ABOUT FILIBUSTERS. DID YOU KNOW THE WORD EVOLVED FROM A TERM FOR BUCCANERING AND THEN FOR FOMENTING INSURRECTION (NOW ANOTHER TOO FAMILIAR TERM)?
- 2. UNITED AMERICA SMITH
- 3. EVER HEAR OF THE FEDERAL WRITERS PROJECT?
- 4. HIS ANCESTORS WERE GERMAN KINGS. HE WANTS THEIR TREASURES BACK
- 5. THE FEVER THAT STRUCK NEW YORK!
Stories in this edition:
- 1. We Have Heard a Lot Lately About Filibusters. Did You Know the Word Evolved from a Term for Buccanering and Then for Fomenting Insurrection (Now Another Too Familiar Term)?
- 2. United America Smith
- 3. Ever Hear of the Federal Writers Project?
- 4. His Ancestors Were German Kings. He Wants Their Treasures Back
- 5. The Fever That Struck New York!
Genealogist website March 6, 2021
Stories in this edition
- 1. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND STAY AWAY FROM GREEN BEER!
- 2. Does this guy seem familiar?
- 3. The Underground Railroad allowed many escaped slaves to gain their freedom by feeling northward as far as Canada.
- 4. Movie cameras did not become widely available until 1923.
- 5. Now that we are things digital, have you ever wondered what happens to old books?
Stories in this edition:
- 1. Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day and Stay Away from Green Beer!
- 2. Does This Guy Seem Familiar?
- 3. The Underground Railroad Allowed Many Escaped Slaves to Gain Their Freedom by Feeling Northward as Far as Canada.
- 4. Movie Cameras Did Not Become Widely Available Until 1923.
- 5. Now That We Are Things Digital, Have You Ever Wondered What Happens to Old Books?
Genealogist for Hire- February 20, 2021
Stories in this edition
- 1. Happy belated Valentine's Day! Above is an advertisement from 1750 London (in those days the letter "s" was written as "f"). If you would like to know if this is how your ancestors got married, click on the red button below and let Dancestors get the answer!
- 2. DNA is big business. In December 2020, Blackstone purchased Ancestry.com. Now, 23andme (which interestingly was co-founded by Anne Wojcicki, the spouse of Google co-founder Sergey Brin) is going public by merging with Richard's company Branson. Maybe they will become Virgin DNA?
- 3. In follow up to the above, most of my clients often feel excited when they find out they descend from someone of significance in history. One of them descended from Vice President Johnson. What type of feelings would that create for you?
Stories in this edition:
- 1. Happy Belated Valentine's Day! Above Is an Advertisement from 1750 London (in Those Days the Letter "S" Was Written as "F"). If You Would Like to Know If This Is How Your Ancestors Got Married, Click on the Red Button Below and Let Dancestors Get the Answer!
- 2. DNA Is Big Business. in December 2020, Blackstone Purchased Ancestry.com. Now, 23andme (Which Interestingly Was Co-Founded by Anne Wojcicki, the Spouse of Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin) Is Going Public by Merging with Richard's Company Branson. Maybe They Will Become Virgin DNA?
- 3. In Follow Up to the Above, Most of My Clients Often Feel Excited When They Find Out They Descend from Someone of Significance in History. One of Them Descended from Vice President Johnson. What Type of Feelings Would That Create for You?
Search for family tree- January 23, 2021
Stories in this edition
- 1. The article above is about George Washington's 1789 inauguration, our nation's first. Certainly a different military presence.
- 2. You can use Dancestors Genealogy to find out more about your ancestors, or you can buy a Tesla and drive it into the graveyard.
- 3. I spend a lot of time with dead people. It sure would help if I could hear them share the family tree!
- 4. This may or may not be fake news. I am not sharing for any political purpose. I am just pointing out that family histories will be a little harder to decipher if everyone has to be referred to as "It."
- 5. COVID has really affected the Supply Chain. Lots of things are in high demand and short supply. I had not anticipated reading about this one.
Stories in this edition:
- 1. The Article Above Is About George Washington's 1789 Inauguration, Our Nation's First. Certainly a Different Military Presence.
- 2. You Can Use Dancestors Genealogy to Find Out More About Your Ancestors, or You Can Buy a Tesla and Drive It Into the Graveyard.
- 3. I Spend a Lot of Time with Dead People. It Sure Would Help If I Could Hear Them Share the Family Tree!
- 4. This May or May Not Be Fake News. I Am Not Sharing for Any Political Purpose. I Am Just Pointing Out That Family Histories Will Be a Little Harder to Decipher If Everyone Has to Be Referred to as "It."
- 5. Covid Has Really Affected the Supply Chain. Lots of Things Are in High Demand and Short Supply. I Had Not Anticipated Reading About This One.
Genealogist for hire- January 9, 2021
HISTORY OFTEN REPEATS ITSELF! The news cycle keeps saying that the last time the U.S. Capitol was attacked was during the War of 1812. Not sure how or why they all missed discovering this occurrence. The last time the U.S. Capitol was attacked was in 1971. Ironically, the bombing was attributed...
HISTORY OFTEN REPEATS ITSELF! The news cycle keeps saying that the last time the U.S. Capitol was attacked was during the War of 1812. Not sure how or…
Genealogy research- December 26, 2020
Stories in this edition
- 1. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DANCESTORS! ==================================================================
- 2. Back in 1909, they did not worry about tire tracks, footprints, and DNA. They could get you with a good set of hoofprints!
- 3. In 1867, there was fake news and challenges to presidential authority.
Stories in this edition:
- 1. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dancestors! ==================================================================
- 2. Back in 1909, They Did Not Worry About Tire Tracks, Footprints, and DNA. They Could Get You with a Good Set of Hoofprints!
- 3. In 1867, There Was Fake News and Challenges to Presidential Authority.
Genealogist for Hire- December 12 2020
Stories in this edition
- 1. As this 1829 wanted ad shows, you could get a $572 reward from the Territorial Governor and the respectable and responsible townspeople if you could catch John Smith!
- 2. SO AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE COULD A WOMAN GIVE BIRTH TO HER GREAT AUNT OR UNCLE?
- 3. OR COULD THERE BE EMBRYOS FROM THE FUTURE?
- 4. DOES THIS LOOK LIKE A CENSUS DOCUMENT?
Stories in this edition:
- 1. As This 1829 Wanted Ad Shows, You Could Get a $572 Reward from the Territorial Governor and the Respectable and Responsible Townspeople If You Could Catch John Smith!
- 2. So at Some Point in the Future Could a Woman Give Birth to Her Great Aunt or Uncle?
- 3. Or Could There Be Embryos from the Future?
- 4. Does This Look Like a Census Document?
