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Listeners & Readers Articles
Missing Birth Record? Here’s What You Can Do To Track It Down
Have you ever had a case of a missing birth record, in a time and place where you know there should be one? It's so...
Look for Genealogy Records in a State Capital
Recently we heard from Jennifer, who wondered what kinds of genealogy resources she might discover in a state capital....
Heritage Bracelet Idea: Family History Jewelry
Recently Linda sent us this inspiring idea for making a heritage bracelet. "I made a bracelet for my mother for...
Free Civil War Veterans Database: Soldiers and Sailors
Recently Tom wrote in with a question about a Civil War veterans database: "I've been a listener of your...
Free Video: How to Read a Faded Tombstone Without Damaging the Stone
Recently I heard from listener Tom, who is trying to document Civil War veterans from Washington state. "I am taking...
Amazing Family History Find in a Basement!
A recent email from listener Helen reminds us to search our basements and attics for unique and amazing family history...
Road Trip, Anyone? An Orphan Train Museum
We've heard from many of you that the best-selling novel Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, featured in our...
Volunteer Gem: He Indexed Milwaukee Journal Obituaries Himself!
Recently we received this inspiring story from Brian Zalewski, a longtime Genealogy Gems podcast listener. He found a...
