Old Middletown Academy Attic
Who was in that Attic? Names Found In a recent YouTube video, “What’s in the Attic?” I took everyone up to an attic that many haven’t visited or even knew was there. If you watched you might have recognized some
What’s in Your Picture
Take a Closer Look A Picture is Worth a Thousand Clues How many times have you looked at a picture, put it away, only to pull it out again a few years later and realize something new in the photo.
Solberg Family Smiles
Who are the Solberg’s? Happy Family This Solberg family photograph was included it a purchase from eBay that included some other family members. It appears that the family was connected to the Otis family and the Johnson clan both of
John Eaton
Orange County’s John Eaton The tombstone of John Eaton was one of the first to catch my attention at the Minsink Cemetery in Orange County, New York. Of course the obvious reason is because of the location and size. I’ve
How are Your Roots
Family Trees No, I’m not talking about those roots, I’m talking about the documents you have to support your tree. When I looked outside and see all the trees and the leaves starting to change colors. It made me stop
Genealogy Map Project
Map Your Ancestors We have all seen a state map and even world maps. How about putting some of those to use with a fun family history project. You can even look at it as an educational project for the
Throwback Thursday
Throwing it Back to 2013 I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to travel and meet so many people. One of my many favorite memories takes me back a couple years ago. So, for this weeks “Throwback Thursdays” I’m
Otis Family Photograph
Otis Family Fun This happens to be one of my favorite photographs that I purchased in this eBay lot. The Otis family looks to be one of fun and even a little mischief. I would guess the mother has her
Belcher Family of Orange County
Lewis Belcher of New York Who was his first wife? While walking through the Minisink Cemetery in Orange County New York I noticed a few tombstones in the distance corner. One belonged to the Belcher family. Some confusion does come
Genealogy Education
Increasing Your Genealogy Education Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy First, many of you have heard of the acronym SLIG, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Maybe some of you haven’t so now is the perfect time to learn more. I visited