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Explore Chicago Collections

Posted on October 29, 2015 by debbiemieszala

New resources are surprise gifts. Unexpected. Welcome. Promising. There is a new resource for Chicago and Chicago-area historical and cultural research. What promise!

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Montana Original Birth Certificates Open (to some) on 1 October 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by debbiemieszala

Montana increases access to original birth certificate on 1 October 2015, but the law does not provide the level of access that some would like.

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Reminders of a Time

Posted on September 15, 2015 by debbiemieszala

Perhaps it was a mistake. 

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Finding Irish Origins: Part One

Posted on June 30, 2015 by debbiemieszala

Finding an ancestor’s Irish town of origin is a goal for many genealogists. This January, I was able to do that for an ancestral couple. The strategy and resources used might help others who are searching for an Irish ancestral … Continue reading →

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Teaching Your Genealogical Dog a New Trick: Research Plans

Posted on May 29, 2015 by debbiemieszala

Worlds frequently collide for genealogists. Non-genealogical endeavors often hint at genealogy. Our non-genealogy worlds push and pull us back to that beloved discipline. 

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Get it While You Can Genealogy: On Lost Opportunities

Posted on May 22, 2015 by debbiemieszala

Perhaps you are the rare genealogist with no regrets. My suspicion, however, is that such a genealogist does not exist. We all wonder what might have been had we acted upon an opportunity when given the chance, instead of postponing … Continue reading →

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Free Digital Collections: Illinois Harvest

Posted on March 12, 2015 by debbiemieszala

The Advancing Genealogist loves to share great resources, and when those resources are free, that’s even better. Grab your beverage of choice, settle into a comfortable chair, and let’s explore Illinois Harvest.

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