Daily Archives: May 9, 2019

Century-Old Blackfoot Headdress Found in Thrift Store Returned to First Nation — ChrisD.ca – Winnipeg News

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

CALGARY — A more than century-old Blackfoot headdress that was dropped in a thrift store bin has been returned to a First Nation east of Calgary. via Century-Old Blackfoot Headdress Found in Thrift Store Returned to First Nation — ChrisD.ca – … Continue reading →

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WordPress Blog Private Option

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I didn’t realize that WordPress has a Private setting for blogs until I ran across this notice when I clicked on a blogger‘s profile – This site is marked private by its owner. If you would like to view it, … Continue reading →

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April Contest Winners – BillionGraves

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on BillionGraves, April Contest Winners – BillionGraves: https://blog.billiongraves.com/2019/05/02/april-contest-winners/.  Congratulations to the winners and to those who participated. April Contest Winners    For every new record that was added during the past month there will be someone, … Continue reading →

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Obituaries and Copyright – Canada Court Decision

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Standard Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and any comments I post are not intended, nor should they be construed, as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult a legal expert who is familiar with the area of … Continue reading →

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The Man Who fought a War without a Weapon – YouTube Video

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Medal of Honor Recipient, Desmond Doss, World War II medic who did not carry a weapon – The Man Who fought a War without a Weapon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AggbAVSNQ (about 15:32 long). If you have seen the movie Hacksaw Ridge, you are … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Worry About Top Writer Status & Why You Shouldn’t Either. — Sam H Arnold

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Measure your success in a different way I mean no disrespect to any of my fellow writers who are proud of Top Writer status in Medium. In fact, I will celebrate your successes alongside you. For me, it has never … Continue reading →

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Exploring Your Danish Heritage – FamilySearch

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on FamilySearch yesterday – Exploring Your Danish Heritage: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/danish-heritage/. Denmark is a country that may sometimes be overlooked, but recently it has started attracting more of the limelight. Lonely Planet picked Copenhagen as its top city to visit in 2019. After all, doesn’t a country that consistently … Continue reading →

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Compton Castle — Travel and Sport

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Compton Castle, three miles west of Torquay, has belonged to the Gilbert family – with one long interruption – since the early fourteenth century. The Gilberts are famous for their role in the age of exploration, Sir Humphrey Gilbert discovering … Continue reading →

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Bodie Island Lighthouse – North Carolina Thursdays May 9, 2019

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I decided to poke around Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_North_Carolina for this week’s North Carolina Thursdays. I found Bodie Island Lighthouse (or Light Station) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodie_Island_Lighthouse in the above Wikipedia list. I had cousins who lived in Nags Head and some of them may … Continue reading →

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