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New Presentation Topic Added: ” Where Does It Say That? Learning to Love Indirect Evidence”

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Where Does It Say That? Learning to Love Indirect Evidence Direct evidence, the sort of evidence that completely answers a research question by itself, is often scarce. It can also be wrong, or we may discover two pieces of direct evidence … Continue reading →

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April 12-13, 2013 is Legal Genealogist Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio!

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

Disclaimer: I am the chairperson of the Western Reserve Genealogical Society’s Genealogical Committee, as well as the Great Lakes APG chapter representative. I am also a big fan of Judy Russell. I dig genealogy. My favorite color is green, but … Continue reading →

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GRIP: Day 1 Recap

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

My opening lessons came in the wee hours of the morning today. First was the reminder that I had forgotten to bring my own pillow. The dorm beds had a pillow..at least I think there was a pillow inside the … Continue reading →

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Big Genealogy Doings In Tiny Caldwell (OH).

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

As long as I’ve been doing genealogy, there has been no active genealogy group in Noble County, Ohio. Many times, I thought about trying to get one going, but living over two hours away was a bit of an obstacle. … Continue reading →

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My First Genealogy Presentation: Using Deeds In Your Genealogical Research

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Well, kids – the clock is counting down. In just a little over twelve hours, I’ll be on the road to Bellville, Ohio to speak at the Ohio Genealogical Society’s new library tomorrow morning at 10am. My topic is “Using … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Ohio Genealogical Society Conference Time!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Maybe it’s just because I want March to be over with so we can get on with spring, but I’m thinking OGS 2011 will be here before I can wonder where the snow went. Okay, maybe that’s just wishful thinking. … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2011: Centre County Genealogical Society presents John Humphrey, CG

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

No one can say I didn’t give you enough advanced notice. If you can get to State College, PA to attend this event, I can all but guarantee you’ll come away with your brain overflowing with knowledge. I’ve attended John … Continue reading →

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Cleveland-Owned Cemetery Data Goes Worldwide

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

An alphabetical by surname index to burials is now available on line to the ten Cleveland owned cemeteries—Alger, Brookmere, Denison, Harvard Grove, Highland Park, Cleveland Memorial Park, Monroe Street, Scranton Road, West Park and Woodland. All you need is an … Continue reading →

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East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society 2011 Speaker Schedule

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Thank you to Stacie Murry for all her work assembling a great slate of speakers for the upcoming year! Speakers and meetings will also be posted for each month in the “Local Events” sidebar as additional details about the presentations … Continue reading →

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Cluster Genealogy: Lake County Genealogical Society This Thursday

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Here’s where I’ll be Thursday: “Thursday 28 October 2010 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society meets. Dr. Deborah Abbott will present “Cluster Genealogy”.  If you have never done this technique, it is a great one for getting around brick walls.  … Continue reading →

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