The names of Lamoni Children’s Home residents have been found through a variety of ways. Census (see last blog), 1. church publications, 2. newspapers, 3. cemeteries and 4. court records. Recreating a list of all children who spent time at the Home has become a goal. 1. Church publications: through the years several Reorganized LatterContinue reading “More sources of names, the names of Children’s Home residents keep coming (Part 6)”
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Christmas at the Children’s Home
This holiday season my mind turns to the children who were at the “Children’s Home” in Lamoni, Iowa for Christmas 1912. As reported in a church publication, 37 children were in attendance. Who were these children? Where were their parents? My wish for Christmas is to know more about the children in this story. ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas at the Children’s Home”
Military History in Newspapers
With Veterans Day approaching, I want to honor all those that served in the military. Here are a few ideas of what you might find about your ancestors while searching in newspapers. Many newspapers in the Civil War era published a “Sons Letter Home.”[Thomas Canfield, Fayetteville Semi-Weekly Observer, (Fayette, NC) 12 Sep 1861, Thu p2]Continue reading “Military History in Newspapers”
Records, Records, Records
Whenever I have visited the Family History Genealogy Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC), I have felt like it is genealogy-heaven! Rows and rows of books, microfilm and microfilm readers. What is microfilm you ask? It is a film-roll containing microphotographs of documents One roll of film may contain more than 2,000 images. TheseContinue reading “Records, Records, Records”
Where to find photos of your family
I’ve been asked several times recently “where can I find photos of my ancestors.” I am guessing you have already looked at home, in the attic and asked your relatives. Here are a few suggestions: High School Yearbook (online or at the school library) remember that often the year book uses an initial and notContinue reading “Where to find photos of your family”
DNA reveals a 79 year old secret
Like many adoptees Lyn knew very little about his origins. Found in a cabbage patch his adoptive parents joked. They told him he was chosen and loved. He knew that and yet he also needed to know his biological origins. He wanted to know his medical history. For a fee, the California State Welfare OfficeContinue reading “DNA reveals a 79 year old secret”
SCROLLED VIOLIN FLASK
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Clues from Christmas Letters
Happy Holidays – I wanted to share my favorite Christmas poem. My family always reads this on Christmas Eve. But have you thought about your family Christmas letter – does it give clues for future genealogist? Give this some thought. “’Twas The Night Before Christmas”‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the housenot aContinue reading “Clues from Christmas Letters”
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
As I write this, it is Veteran’s Day 2020, I want to share my appreciation to all who serve and those who have served. As I explore my own family members who have served in the past, one story jumps out at me. One great great grandfather served in the lesser-known “Spanish American War.” TheContinue reading “SPANISH AMERICAN WAR”
Obscure Finds
Every once-and-in-while I stumble across an obscure find and think “no one would know to look here for that.” Usually I copy it or print it thinking “maybe someday I will share this, or someone will need it.” Even if it isn’t helpful for me, I can’t overlook unique, obscure records, can you? Here isContinue reading “Obscure Finds”
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