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William & Martha Forman Brooks, 6th great grandparents

Lucky to Have Photo Taken with 6th Great Grandparents

By Cindy Foster / May 27, 2022 /

Things that I love about Robin: 1) Like me, she grew up on “The River”, 2) She loves family history, & 3) She’s recently retired and wants me to tag along on her genealogy adventures.

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Kate's Scarlet Fever Quarter

A Case of Scarlet Fever Makes 9-Year-Old Choose Nursing

By Cindy Foster / February 21, 2022 /

Was 9-year-old Kate Selensky’s career chosen because of a young doctor’s generous gift celebrating her Scarlett Fever recovery?

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Currier and Ives Little Sister

Family Celebrates 146 Birthdays Hanging with “Our” Little Sister

By Cindy Foster / January 24, 2022 /

On June 16, 1876, my great grandmother, Cinda Stufflebeam received Currier and Ives’ Little Sister lithograph for her birthday…

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J C Swearingen Ink Bottle Collection

Hunting Family Heirlooms in Obscure Places

By Cindy Foster / January 17, 2022 /

When thinking of inheriting family treasures, family bibles, antiques, photos, and jewelry are the first items that come to mind. Some are blessed during the giver’s lifetime, learning its history from a first-hand account.

Not that lucky in having been gifted or inherited treasures?

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Cindy & Kathy, 1st Best Friends

My Uncle’s Cousin is Buried in My Best Friend’s Backyard!

By Cindy Foster / January 4, 2022 /

No need to call the authorities. The “deed” occurred over 100 years ago and under perfectly normal (and legal) circumstances. But, the title caught your attention, didn’t it? The story is 100% true, but it is not what I intended to share in my first blog post. My original thought was to discuss how cool…

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