Archives for Allison Dolan
Editor’s Note, September 2012: Hot on the Trail Premium
Editor Allison Dolan shares her thoughts on the summer heat, breaking through genealogical brick walls and putting the sizzle back into her own genealogical pursuits.
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Out on a Limb: War Stories Premium
This year, America celebrates the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Genealogy gives us a way to make the events of that long-ago conflict tangible. Discovering your ancestors who played a part in the war brings the history to life. You can uncover your clan’s War of 1812 connections...
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How to Make an Easy, Affordable Mini-Album of Family Photos Premium
Use this tutorial to learn how to make mini albums just in time for the holidays!
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Family Story Short Takes
Writing your family story doesn't have to be a big, intimidating project. Here are six quick ideas to help you share your clan's unique history.
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Remember That? Social History Decade by Decade Premium
Get inside your relatives' heads with this chronicle of fun facts, headlines and memories.
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Identifying an Old Crayon Portrait
This crayon portrait passed from Geri Diehl’s grandmother to her mother, and ultimately came to be in her own collection. She asks, "Could this be the wedding picture of Elizabeth Goza and William Harrington who married in 1846?"On FamilyTreeMagazine.com, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor adds up the clues...
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The Family Home as Backdrop in Old Pictures
Before flash photography, candles and lamplight couldn't provide sufficient illumination to take a photograph of a large group indoors. Families often chose to be photographed outdoors, with the family home as a backdrop. Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor analyzes two such images on FamilyTreeMagazine.com. Solve your family photo mysteries...
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Clothing Clues in Photos of Male Ancestors
Women's fashion changes seem dramatic when compared to the subtle differences in men's clothing over time. That's one of the challenges when assigning a date to a man's portrait. In this FamilyTreeMagazine.com article, Maureen A. Taylor points out costume clues to look for in photographs of your male...
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South Carolina Genealogy Crash Course
Researchers with South Carolina roots have 500 years' worth of records to explore. We'll show you how to navigate Palmetto State resources from early Colonial days to the 20th century in our South Carolina Genealogy Crash Course live webinar.During our live webinars, audio is delivered over your telephone or...
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Quick Guide: Add-On Software Premium
A quick look at 8 popular programs designed to streamline tasks from watermarking to mapping to memoir writing.
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