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Discovering your family's history and legacy is both exciting and time-consuming. Dancestors Genealogy focuses on the time-consuming parts so you can focus on the exciting part! We help you make sense of your disorganized boxes of family photos. By bringing them to life, we help you understand the story of how your family came to be what it is today. We also provide extensive research as it applies to your family's history, ancestry, and archives. Through this information, we'll develop an exquisite Narrative Family Legacy book. Are you looking for more insight into your family?
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GENEALOGY- A PLAY SURFACES AND IS PRODUCED 100 YEARS LATER
I wrote in February 2025 Hurston about Zola Neale Hurston and the work we did gathering all their family information for their foundation meeting. I was excited to read an article about one of her “lost for 100 years” plays being produced.
Nearly a century after its completion, a play by Hurston is being staged in full for the first time. Spunk, written in 1935 by the acclaimed author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, was never performed during Hurston’s life. Instead, it remained in the Library of Congress until it was...
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ANCESTRY- CHRISTIAN LAND STEWARDSHIP
One of our clients was recently honored by the Texas Department of Agriculture. In addition to her family history, we documented in a book the challenging path she took to restore her family's lands and then proceeded to donate land for a Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS – (October 15, 2025) - The Christian and Jones families have once again shown what it means to walk by faith, build by family, and serve by example. On this blessed occasion, the Texas Department of Agriculture, led by Commissioner Sid Miller (PI), presented the Christian Family with not...
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GENEALOGIST- THE MORMON ASSASSIN
My niece’s husband’s ancestor, William Adams "Wild Bill" Hickman (1815 – 1883), married his first wife, Bernetta Burchartt, in 1832, at 17. While living in Missouri, Hickman encountered members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveling from Kirtland, Ohio, to their new gathering place in Clay County, Missouri, and ultimately agreed to be baptized into the religion in 1838.
Upon the killing of Joseph Smith in 1844, he and many other Mormons followed Brigham Young westward into Mexican territory. During this period, Hickman began to practice polygamy under the instruction of Brigham Young, marrying Sarah...
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GENEALOGY- HE WASN'T SHOT IN THE WAR, BUT SUFFERED FOR 23 YEARS
My wife’s three-times great-grandfather, Joseph Craig Needham, came to America at age 19 in 1841 or ‘42.
At the age of 40, he left his wife and their four children, aged 14 to 3 months, at home, and enlisted for three years on February 29, 1864, at Clarendon with Company H of the Michigan Eighth Infantry (pictured in his soldier’s uniform). There were ten other soldiers in Company H who were older than him.
His regiment served in front of Richmond when Lee evacuated on April 3, 1865. They were also...
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Genealogy isn’t just about building family trees; it’s about uncovering stories that connect generations. When you hire a professional genealogist, you’re entrusting them with your family’s secrets, historical records, and sometimes even DNA results. That’s why ethics are so important in genealogy-for-hire services. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of ethical genealogical research and how reputable genealogists uphold these standards.
Verifying Sources and Accuracy
Careful source verification is fundamental to genealogical research. Every detail in a family tree should be backed by evidence, like church records, census data, or military documents. Professional genealogists should cross-check information from multiple sources to ensure...
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Are you interested in exploring your family history and understanding your roots? Hiring a genealogist can make a huge difference in your genealogy research. They bring the skills and tools needed to solve mysteries, piece together puzzles, and bring your ancestry project to life. However, choosing the right genealogist to hire requires careful consideration of different factors. Before you commit to working with a professional genealogist, here are some important questions you should ask to see if they're the right fit for your needs.
What Are Your Qualifications and Experience?
Not all genealogists have the same background. Some have certifications...
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Genealogy tests have become an increasingly popular tool for people seeking to uncover their family history and ancestral origins. These tests analyze your DNA to provide insights into your ethnic makeup and possible familial connections. However, there are also a number of doubts regarding ancestry DNA test accuracy. Here at Dancestors Genealogy, we aim to help you gain more insights into genetic ancestry testing by discussing the science behind them and exploring their level of precision in this article.
DNA Testing
At the core of every genealogy test is DNA analysis. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic code that determines all...
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Genealogy research is a captivating journey into your family's past that uncovers the roots of your heritage. It is a method of tracing lineage, connecting dots across generations, and revealing fascinating stories etched in time. By engaging in genealogical services, you should be able to uncover ancestral origins, trace migration patterns, and even discover long-lost relatives.
At Dancestors Genealogy, we excel in genealogical research and have helped numerous individuals understand their family’s past. If you are interested in learning more about family heritage research, read on to know the processes involved in our genealogical explorations.
Gathering Information
This first step involves collecting as...
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Understanding our roots is more than mere curiosity; it is a journey into the past that shapes our present and influences our future. At Dancestors Genealogy, our extensive expertise in the field of genealogy empowers us to embark on this exploration, providing a valuable bridge between generations. In this article, we will discuss the importance of genealogy in tracing ancestry. Through family history research, we should be able to uncover stories, validate oral traditions, pinpoint genetic conditions, reconnect with long-lost relatives, and gain a profound sense of belonging.
Validating Family Stories
Family legacies often come to us in the form of stories...
