#deep-dives-into-records

A Reunion, a Sanitarium, and Some Very Flammable Pants

It started with a nurse’s goodbye and ended with a question for Grandma.

Jun 2 •

Nancy G. Carver

From Stowaway to Stagecoach

The Evolution of My Family's Favorite Legend

Apr 20 •

Nancy G. Carver

Finding Family Stories in Old Church Archives

Church periodicals can contain a surprising amount of historical data.

Feb 3 •

Nancy G. Carver

What's in a Nickname? The Story of Shib

How one peculiar family nickname led me through orphanages, asylums, and a century of secrets

Jan 20 •

Nancy G. Carver

Finding Overlooked Stories in Old News Archives

What I learned about a 14-year-old girl and a small town trial.

Nov 23, 2024 •

Nancy G. Carver

An Accidental Page Turn

Homestead records can hold surprises that bring family stories to life in unexpected ways.

Oct 28, 2024 •

Nancy G. Carver

My Most Unusual Genealogy Adventure of 2024

The Midwest Blizzard of 1906, the Mystery of Clinton Metz, and the Unsettling AI Podcast Experience

Oct 12, 2024 •

Nancy G. Carver

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