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Jan 17, 20219 min read

When your family search turns into an unbelievable story!

I have been researching my own family ancestry and others for quite a long time. I've come across a document every so often or learn...

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Milwaukee Irish Fest 2019… A time for celebrating!

Late July and August is the time for ethnic festivals in North America. Milwaukee's Irish Fest is no exception. The four day event...

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A Walk into History!

Wouldn't it be interesting if you could talk to an ancestor or someone who lived over a hundred years ago? Would you ask them about their...

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Remembering the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice!

The Ancestor Guy is remembering the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that signaled the end to World War 1 and honoring those who...

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Digitizing History

For over a century, people have been using cameras to take photos of events, family members and places.. These photos have given us a...

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The Irish Spirit is alive and well in North America

Many Irish Americans are finding a new interest in learning about their Irish Ancestry. Organizers are saying that the Irish Spirit is...

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This was not your ancestor's blizzard!

Those of us in America's Upper Midwest recently experienced one of the worst blizzards in 130 years during the middle of April. In a 3...

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Why is grandma on ice?

I was reminiscing with my cousin via text message the other day. That's how we reminisce these days with family members in this modern...

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