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History in the Barn

Dairy farming has been a long tradition in my family ever since the Fredericks came to America in the 1870s (my brother and I are the first on our branch to break tradition). It is extraordinary to think how much farm mechanization has changed in 140 plus years my family has been in this country. Our… Continue reading History in the Barn

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The Armchair Genealogist: Writing Your Family History

Found a very interesting link that caught my attention. I would love to put together a nice family history book. I would like to piece together the bits and pieces I know now for my future kids. The best way to get family history is to talk to your family. Things are not always written… Continue reading The Armchair Genealogist: Writing Your Family History