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Don’t pinch me! I’m not Irish! Or am I? (A St. Patrick’s Day story)

Don’t pinch me! I’m not Irish! Or am I? (A St. Patrick’s Day story)

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Kids can be mean. When I was in elementary school, every St. Patrick’s Day meant a day of being pinched…
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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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Henry L. Griffin – Lost in World War 1

Henry L. Griffin – Lost in World War 1

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Henry Lee GRIFFIN was born 29 Apr 1892 in Platt Springs, Lexington County, South Carolina. His parents were Henry David…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Funny

The Good, The Bad, and The Funny

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A few months ago, MyHeritage.com introduced a colorization tool for photos. I blogged about it here and showed examples of…
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Colorization makes old photos new again

Colorization makes old photos new again

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MyHeritage.com has a free-trial of a new photo colorization tool. I had to try it out. It’s so fast, and…
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52 Ancestors Week 42 – Zack Grant: A generous farmer

52 Ancestors Week 42 – Zack Grant: A generous farmer

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To commemorate my visit to Chesterfield County, South Carolina last weekend, I am writing about an ancestor who lived his…
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