Monthly Archives: July 2022

Rest in Peace Cousin Tony Dow

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I used to watch Leave it to Beaver in syndication when I was a kid. I was quite saddened to learn of Tony Dow’s death at the age of 77 this past Wednesday. So, I thought I’d post my genealogical … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestors – Week 30: Teams. My Cousin Mitchell “Mitch” Nutick. Dancer on Broadway and Founder of the West Hollywood Tennis Association.

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors is Teams. I do have Irish ancestors killed by a team of runaway horses, and many ancestors that were farmers and used a team of horses. I have some distant cousins that have … Continue reading →

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German Surnames in My Family tree and German Language Studies. 52 Ancestors, Week 29: Fun Fact.

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing theme for 52 Ancestors is “Fun Fact.” Not everything in family history has to be serious. This week, we can be creative and think of something fun you’ve found during your research. With that in mind, I … Continue reading →

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Famous Fahey Kin. Actress Myrna Fahey. 52 Ancestors, Week 28 – Characters.

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt is Characters. Although we are always free to be creative and interpret the prompt however we wish, some suggestions were: every family has a person who might be described as a “character,” or someone named for … Continue reading →

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William G. Lyons, My 2nd Great Granduncle. 52 Ancestors, Week 27: Extended Family.

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors is Extended Family. We often focus on those people from whom we descend. But what about their siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins? They played a role in our ancestors’ lives, just like those … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: July 2022

Rest in Peace Cousin Tony Dow

52 Ancestors – Week 30: Teams. My Cousin Mitchell “Mitch” Nutick. Dancer on Broadway and Founder of the West Hollywood Tennis Association.

German Surnames in My Family tree and German Language Studies. 52 Ancestors, Week 29: Fun Fact.

Famous Fahey Kin. Actress Myrna Fahey. 52 Ancestors, Week 28 – Characters.

William G. Lyons, My 2nd Great Granduncle. 52 Ancestors, Week 27: Extended Family.

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