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Searching for Ancestors in the Walled City!

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

Searching for Ancestors in the Walled City!

On a recent trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland, I had the opportunity to visit the Walled City of Londonderry or Derry City. I found...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

New UHF Irish Genealogy Website

The Ulster Historical Foundation has announced it has a new website that promotes it's courses and seminars for 2018. The new site...

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A Visit to the Ulster American Folk Park

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

A Visit to the Ulster American Folk Park

If you plan to study your Irish family history and plan a trip to Ireland to learn more about your ancestors, one place you need to visit...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

Learning Irish History from an Expert!

Part of family research is not only knowing who your ancestors are but also the historical events that would have effect their lives and...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

Thanks to the Neenah Club

I had the opportunity to speak to the Neenah Club of Neenah, Wisconsin Monday afternoon September 25th with another episode of "Proving...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

A windy day at Grianan of Aileach.

Consider this one of my more humorous moments on this most recent trip to Ireland. After a very informative visit to Derry City, we...

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The UHF September conference is ready to begin!

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20211 min read

The UHF September conference is ready to begin!

Ulster Historical Foundation's pre conference instructional workshop is finishing up this morning and the conference begins tomorrow at...

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Finding information on an ancestor when you don't expect it...

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20213 min read

Finding information on an ancestor when you don't expect it...

I’m always writing about surprises you can expect from time to time in your family research. I have personally run across many records...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20212 min read

Using an Obituary for Family Research

I have always looked at an obituary as a celebration of an individual's life. An obituary will give you information of what that person...

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The ABCs of preparing for the Family History Conference in Belfast

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20216 min read

The ABCs of preparing for the Family History Conference in Belfast

For those of you who have already signed up for the Autumn Family History Conference hosted by the Ulster Historical Foundation in...

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Interested in attending a different type of Family History Conference this autumn? There's still

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20212 min read

Interested in attending a different type of Family History Conference this autumn? There's still

There is still space available for the Autumn Family History Conference hosted by the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern...

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When working on your Family History, Expect the Unexpected!

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20214 min read

When working on your Family History, Expect the Unexpected!

Occasionally another family historian will approach me after making a discovery and say “Wow I didn’t expect that!” I’ve run across...

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Getting ready for that research trip to Ireland

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20216 min read

Getting ready for that research trip to Ireland

Ok, you’ve finally made the decision. After a lot of discussion, you’ve booked that flight for a research trip to Ireland. The purpose of...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20213 min read

Not everyone arrived at Ellis Island

A few years ago, I wrote an article for Utah Genealogy Association’s CROSSROADS Magazine on how I determined the ports of arrival for a...

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Are you having a hard time finding that illusive immigrant ancestor? The 1900 U.S. Census might help

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20213 min read

Are you having a hard time finding that illusive immigrant ancestor? The 1900 U.S. Census might help

What I always find very frustrating (Yes, I also have frustrating moments in my research too!) is trying to trace that ancestor who...

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Planning a research trip to Chicago? Here are some suggestions.

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20215 min read

Planning a research trip to Chicago? Here are some suggestions.

THERE ARE SOME GREAT ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR CHICAGO RESEARCH! I am occasionally asked about doing research on...

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Have an ancestor who served during the Civil War? There are ways of finding more about him!

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20213 min read

Have an ancestor who served during the Civil War? There are ways of finding more about him!

With the recent Memorial Day weekend, The Ancestor Guy also wishes to honor the veterans who have served our country during the military...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20214 min read

THE US CENSUS... A GOOD PLACE TO START!

I often have people who are very new to genealogy ask me. "I don't know where to start!" I usually tell them to start with themselves....

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The immigration of Herz Frost to North America.

Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20215 min read

The immigration of Herz Frost to North America.

Traveling to North America in the 19th century was extremely difficult especially for an immigrant. In many cases, language barriers as...

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Dave Miller

Jan 17, 20214 min read

Her Name was Lula Belle??

I am always intrigued with family stories and constantly on the hunt to determine whether a story is correct. One of the more interesting...

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