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Florrie and Aggie: The Almost Arsonists

Florrie and Aggie: The Almost Arsonists

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This is a story told to me by my mother, Gladys MARTIN HEISER (1921-1999). The story was shared with her…
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Earl Frost: a bold move and an early death

Earl Frost: a bold move and an early death

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A distant MARTIN cousin, G., asked one day if I had information about a mutual cousin she was researching. That…
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52 Ancestors/52 Weeks: Favorite Find

52 Ancestors/52 Weeks: Favorite Find

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Favorite Find is this week’s prompt for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. I’ve had these vintage photo packs for years….
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A Moving Story: When The Martins Left South Carolina

A Moving Story: When The Martins Left South Carolina

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A few months ago, I completed the daunting task of prepping my house for sale, selling it, and moving to…
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Favorite Photo: Posed v. Candid

Favorite Photo: Posed v. Candid

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Several weeks ago Favorite Photo was a prompt for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. Here’s one of my favorite photos….
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James C. Griffin: One Early Death Becomes Two

James C. Griffin: One Early Death Becomes Two

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When I notice an early death in family history records, I’m always saddened. But I’m always curious, too. When I…
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