Thanks for joining me again as we explore the next chapter of research about the Children’s Home in Lamoni, Iowa. When I started seeking information about my biological grandfather’s stay at the Home, I had no idea I would learn so much, so quickly. After each post I have received messages from readers that haveContinue reading “Lamoni Children’s Home as Recorded in the Census”
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Cousins by the Dozens
How many first cousins do you have? Most people have 4-6 first cousins. Those are your parents-siblings-children. You know your aunt and uncle’s kids. The ones you played with when you were a kid but kinda lost contact with except for at your grandparents funeral. Ok let’s assume each family has 3 kids (we knowContinue reading “Cousins by the Dozens”
North Dakota Farmer
Searching historical records for a relative who was a North Dakota farmer can be a challenge. The reasons include #1 Limited public records, #2 Many Scandinavian names are similar, such as Olson, Olsen, Oleson, Olsson, #3 Shorter life span due to hazards. Thankfully we have the 1900 federal census as a place to start! TheContinue reading “North Dakota Farmer”
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