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The Rebel Prophetess Who Chose Survival: The Extraordinary Spiritual Journey of Maria Elisabeth Mathes

When we look at early American family trees, we often see the names of pioneer matriarchs reduced to a single line: a birth year, a marriage date, and a string of children. We assume they lived quiet, conventional lives, baking … Continue reading →

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

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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