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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Begins with a Vowel

I decided to pick a surname that begins with a vowel, and looking through the first few generations of my family tree, I find only one, Allison. My maternal grandfather’s mother was born Dorcas Elizabeth Allison. She was called Dollie. … Continue reading

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Handed Down

This week’s 52 Ancestors Challenge prompt is a fun one: “Handed Down.” It brings so many thoughts to mind. My mom says I got my stubbornness “handed down” from my dad. (I think I got some of it from her, … Continue reading

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