“Fresh Start” – The Peters Family (#1 of 52)
Family history is about more than dates and places; it’s about the stories we remember or discover. And sharing these
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Peters
A Patch on His Lapel
I have written a lot about one of my immigrant ancestors, Joachim Peters. He and his wife, Henriette, left “Germany”
Read MoreMeeting a “New” Cousin and Solving a Family Photo Mystery
One of the best parts of doing genealogy is meeting “new” cousins! I recently had the opportunity to spend a
Read MoreFacebook Group Helps Discover Church Where Ancestors Worshipped
Last week, I posted on the “Pike County, Ohio Genealogy” Facebook group asking what church my German immigrant ancestors, the
Read MoreA Strange Way to Write 0s and 6s
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, “When was Uncle Teddy Born?,” Theodore Peters was listed as 6 years old
Read MoreWhen Was “Uncle Teddy” Born?
Four sources have been found which give evidence for when Theodore “Teddy” Peters was born: When was Theodore Peters born?
Read MoreResolving Discrepancies: A Census Example
Building a Solid Case I am currently reading Christine Rose’s booklet, Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case, 4th Edition Revised. Chapter
Read MoreOld Paintings from Old Family Portraits
I recently met a “new” Peters cousin through Ancestry.com and we have been sharing photos and other information. She sent
Read MoreHow I Traced My Immigrant Family to Germany
In October, I started telling the story of one of my immigrant families: the Peters. My purpose was to find
Read MoreIdentifying Two Women in a Photo
Last week, my dad sent me this photo which was labeled “Cassie McCluskey and Linda Peters.” He said the original
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