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Ancestry/Genealogy

No Vested Interest

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3. That is so neat!

Reply to GentryDixon (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 01:19 AM

Jun 2013

I located unknown family through my research and some whose names were familiar but of which I knew nothing.
My mother came from Michigan with her parents and sisters when she was just starting college. She, in effect, "shook the dust" from her sandals and didn't retain any ties to her Michigan connections.

Now, I'm finding them, mainly through ancestry.com. I made a "roots tour" to Defiance Ohio and Saginaw MI about 10 yrs ago - visited cemeteries, churches, and looked up an older relative. It's all great fun.

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I found a cousin in my research. [View all] GentryDixon Jun 2013 OP

That's good news LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #1

He just responded to my email. GentryDixon Jun 2013 #2

That is so neat! No Vested Interest Jun 2013 #3

Good luck! shanti Jun 2013 #4

I am so sorry you have hit a brick wall. GentryDixon Jun 2013 #5

Thanks shanti Jun 2013 #6