Have you wondered why your European ancestors decided to emigrate to the United States, beyond hearing they were told the streets were paved in gold? Many factors pushed or pulled our European ancestors to emigrate to the United States. Genealogist … Continue reading
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In 1964, a woman pretending to be a nurse kidnapped an infant boy named Paul Fronczak from a Chicago hospital. Two years later, police found a boy abandoned outside a variety store in New Jersey. The FBI tracked down Dora … Continue reading
We’ll finally get a chance to welcome Lisa Alzo to WMGS! Lisa was originally scheduled to present at our September 2021 kickoff meeting, but the aftermath of Hurricane Ida interfered with those plans. Lisa will be presenting a lecture titled … Continue reading
Ever get confused on Fold3? Learn what records are available for your 19th century military ancestors there and pick up some search strategies to narrow down what you're looking for. Yes, there is a better way to search! Brian Rhinehart … Continue reading
We're thrilled that we'll be joined by J. Mark Lowe for a presentation titled "Marriages Here, There, and Nowhere: Finding Gretna Greens" on March 2nd. Throughout history, many couples chose to marry in a location away from their home. Often … Continue reading