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June 2, 2018 Dana 0 Comments 3 min read

The 1828 Will of Peter Close’s Relict: Catharine Elizabeth Close

Yesterday, I shared the 1810 will of my 5th great grandfather, Peter Close of Armagh, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Peter’s wife,

May 31, 2018 Dana 2 Comments 5 min read

Who Are the People in Peter Close’s 1810 Will?

My 5th great grandfather, Peter Close, wrote his will on 27 June 1810 in Armagh, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. When the

April 29, 2015 Dana 3 Comments 0 min read

Occupation: “Worn Out Minister”

While looking at the 1880 census for my 1st cousin 4x removed, William A McKay, I had to smile when

February 26, 2015 Dana 10 Comments 4 min read

Adam Close: Dependent on Only Son (#8 of 52 Ancestors)

My 4th great grandfather, Adam Close, wrote his will on February 1st, 1865. He stated he wanted his debts and

February 25, 2015 Dana 3 Comments 2 min read

“Complex Evidence” Webinar by F Warren Bittner: A Case Study Demonstrating GPS

I’m a member of Gen Proof Study Group 37 which is currently studying Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones. We are

January 4, 2015 Dana 0 Comments 1 min read

SNGF: Best Find of 2014 & Research Challenge for 2015

I was on the road last night, so am doing Randy’s Saturday Night Genealogy Fun this morning. This week’s challenge