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The stories in the census — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Some true… and some not The stories in the census Geophysics professor, says the occupation entry on line 8. Cite/link to this post: Judy G. Russell, “The stories in the census,” The Legal Genealogist (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog : posted 9 Apr 2022).

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And about that census… — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Just read this And about that census… A Pennsylvania genealogist, Tammy Hepps, has a lesson for us all, The Legal Genealogist included. Cite/link to this post: Judy G. Russell, “And about that census…,” The Legal Genealogist (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog : posted 22 Mar 2022).

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Change at Find A Grave — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Not perfect, but it’s a start Find A Grave yesterday announced a new system for the posting of memorials for the “recently deceased” (defined as anyone who has died within the past year) in an effort to give the families some … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 1926! — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

For many Americans, this is the first Monday and work day of 2022. For The Legal Genealogist, it’s the third day of 1926. Welcome to 1926! Cite/link to this post: Judy G. Russell, “Welcome to 1924!,” The Legal Genealogist (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog : posted 3 … Continue reading →

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2021 top posts — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

The Legal Genealogist’s top posts for 2021 If anyone had posed the question even an hour ago — what were the top 10 posts at The Legal Genealogist in 2021? — the answer would have been exactly what it was one year … Continue reading →

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Inheriting the copyright — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Who gets it…? The Legal Genealogist trusts that — by now — readers understand that copyright lasts for some time after the death of the person who created the work: the book; the photo; the painting. Around the world, the minimum … Continue reading →

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Happy Constitution Day! — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

On 17 September 1787… They are words for the ages. They begin: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general … Continue reading →

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Plain language from MyHeritage — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Privacy update: data won’t be sold Plain language from MyHeritage Cite/link to this post: Judy G. Russell, “Plain language from MyHeritage,” The Legal Genealogist (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog : posted 15 July 2021).

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DNA Day 2021 — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Today, April 25, is National DNA Day here in the United States. DNA Day 2021 Cite/link to this post: Judy G. Russell, “DNA Day 2021,” The Legal Genealogist (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog : posted 25 Apr 2021). I think the Maryland DNA law she mentions … Continue reading →

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Silver bells for Cyndi’s List! — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Celebrating 25 years It was just 1,025 links on a single web page when it launched, 25 years ago today. It is, today, one of the most remarkable, durable, and valuable genealogical resources anywhere on the internet, one The Legal … Continue reading →

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