Research Update
I thought I would update you the reader on my recent research. I like keeping my cousins updated and blogging about my research helps to keep me focused. The White Family Line: I have been working...
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The Old NC Education Building
NC Education Building Being Built My great grandfather Connie M. Howard (1891-1995) worked in construction. He would often need to leave his family to travel to where he could find work. One area he...
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A Prom Dress, Sewing Machines and Family History
I found myself last week needing to alter a prom dress. I do know how to sew, but it is not something I do very often. When I do sew, I tend to stick to simple projects with straight seams. I...
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I thought I would update my cousins and fellow researchers where I am in my research. I have been a little quiet in posting my research mostly because I am involved in “community” research. In some...
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The Fishing Bobber On My Desk
Is it unusual to keep a fishing bobber on one’s office desk? Well, I suppose it is, but it actually has something to do my family history. You see, my grandfather Lester Howard loved to fish. He also...
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Paper Clips, Bobby Pins and Christmas Ornaments
Perhaps I should entitle this post: How to Hang a Christmas Ornament Without a Hook. A little background first….My maternal grandmother was Cecile White Howard (1917-1983). She passed away when I was...
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Heritage Tourism
Heritage tourism is defined as “travelling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past”. Source: Wikipedia I have been fortunate enough to be...
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A Southern Gentleman’s Birthday
James Lester Howard Today would have been the 98th birthday of James Lester Howard – my grandfather. The son of Mattie Maddox and Connie Howard the story of his life is rich and long. I have...
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Where Third Cousins Meet
I thought about titling this post: This Is Why I Blog I met Laura and Ruth recently in August. Third Cousins Laura and Lisa Earlier in August Laura contacted me because she had found her great...
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I Twitter-ized My Ancestor!
I love sharing stories about my ancestors. I don’t know many genealogists or family historians who do not. The problem? Most people do not want to hear an hour long summary of my ancestor. Or a 10...
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