Author Archives: debbiemieszala

“Pikers,” “Dead Heads,” and a Second as the First: Introducing the Historic Law Collection of Hawaii

Posted on May 11, 2023 by debbiemieszala

As a second child, James Cairn McBride’s parents might not have expected him to grow into a man of firsts.[1] Under his alter-ego, J. C. “Bud” Mars, James threw Hawaii’s first flight-related tantrum.[2]  

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“He lays his trouble to a cigar,”: Introducing Historic California Law

Posted on April 1, 2023 by debbiemieszala

Captain Thomas D. McBride was first believed dead in 1883.[1] Final reports of his demise, 17 years later, were accurate.[2]

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South Dakota Revises Law on Original Birth Certificate Access

Posted on March 27, 2023 by debbiemieszala

South Dakota’s governor signed HB 1231 into law on 23 March 2023.[1] The law allows an adult adopted person (age 18) to obtain their original birth certificate upon written request and proof of identification.[2]

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Advancing Your Research: A Peek at a Pennsylvania Presbyterian Newspaper

Posted on March 19, 2023 by debbiemieszala

Chances are an ancestor’s obituary was annoyingly absent from their local newspaper. If the search was limited to a hometown paper, research may have stopped too soon.

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Advancing Your Education: “24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon” at Legacy Family Tree Webinars

Posted on March 13, 2023 by debbiemieszala

The fourth annual 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon is scheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. If that isn’t enough to catch your attention, a bonus hour brings you 25 hours of free genealogy education. 

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Small Bits: Introducing Historic Arizona Law

Posted on March 12, 2023 by debbiemieszala

William Crittenden moved with wife Ella and son Ray to Arizona Territory from Illinois in 1907.[1] William was dead in two years,[2] but Ella saw statehood.[3]

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MyHeritage Offers 5,000 Free DNA Kits to Adoptees and Birth Relatives

Posted on March 3, 2023 by debbiemieszala

MyHeritage announced they will donate 5,000 DNA kits to adoptees and birth family members (at least age 18) through their DNA Quest project.

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