Monthly Archives: October 2015

Everyone Should Have One

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

We are all given a name at birth.  Some like the name their parents gave them, and some do not, but our given and family names are what we go through life with and as. Parents-to-be give much thought to … Continue reading →

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5 History Lessons Genealogy Has Taught Me

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

In working on our family tree, I benefited from using charts and documents already filled in by other family members who did extensive work.  I’ve also benefited from having the wonders of modern technology available to me.  Notes I jotted … Continue reading →

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