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  • My Favorite Four-Letter Word

    You may have a different favorite four-letter word. And mine may surprise you, but here goes. My favorite four-letter word is … D-O-N-E. I love that word! I love the BOOM of it – DONE! As in “that project is”, c’mon, say it with me – DONE! In genealogy, it’s…

  • Happy Birthday Daddy

    Today is my dad’s birthday. I wish he could be here to celebrate it. There are so many questions I’d like to ask him. Here’s a silly one, “Where did you get that scarf?” The scarf in this picture is a blend of tans and browns. I can remember my dad…

  • 1938 Obituaries – October 20

    The following appeared in the Thursday October 20, 1938 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 34; “John C. Borgwardt. Funeral services for John C. Borgwardt, pioneer furniture manufacturer, will be held Saturday afternoon in the undertaking chapel at 2800 Belmont avenue. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. He died Wednesday…

  • 1938 Obituaries: October 15

    The following appeared on page 29 of the October 15, 1938 issue of the Chicago Daily News; Deaths and Funerals “James F. O’Connor. Funeral services were held today for James F. O’Connor, Knights of Columbus secretary in France during the World War, who died two days ago at his home at…

  • My Family History Month 2013 To-Do List

    Here’s a rainy day project idea. Peruse the surnames of your direct line ancestors and jot down a question or two you’d like answered for each name on your list. My list is below: Françoise ADAM (my French 6th great-grandmother): when/where was she born? when/where did she marry Jean Schmitt? Magnus…

  • My Family History Month 2013

    According to FamilySearch Blog, “October has been officially listed as Family History Month within the US.” There are great ideas there and elsewhere on the ‘net about ways in which we can celebrate or encourage the exploration of family history. Reading some of the tips made me think about my…

  • 23rd Psalm for Genealogists

    In honor of Family History Month, I’d like to share a parody of the 23rd Psalm as recorded by the Minnkota Genealogical Society of Grand Forks, North Dakota: 23rd Psalm for Genealogists Genealogy is my past time I shall not stray. It maketh me to lie down and examine half-buried…

  • 1938 Obituaries – October 5

    The following information appeared in the October 5, 1938 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 30; Deaths and Funerals “John W. Barwell-Funeral services for John W. Barwell, Waukegan industrialist and a former member of the Chicago Board of Trade, were held today in the chapel at 408 North Sheridan…

  • 1963 Obituaries – September 25

    The following obituaries appeared in the September 25, 1963 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 57; “AGNEW-Marion R. Agnew, wife of the late Dupre L., mother of Betty (Mrs. John) Prest and William G., seven grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9…

  • Father’s Day 2013

    I miss my dad.