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    A windy day at Grianan of Aileach.
    by Dave Miller
    • Sep 10, 2017
    • 1 min

    A windy day at Grianan of Aileach.

    Consider this one of my more humorous moments on this most recent trip to Ireland. After a very informative visit to Derry City, we stopp...
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    The UHF September conference is ready to begin!
    by Dave Miller
    • Sep 6, 2017
    • 1 min

    The UHF September conference is ready to begin!

    Ulster Historical Foundation's pre conference instructional workshop is finishing up this morning and the conference begins tomorrow at P...
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    Finding information on an ancestor when you don't expect it...
    by Dave Miller
    • Aug 22, 2017
    • 3 min

    Finding information on an ancestor when you don't expect it...

    I’m always writing about surprises you can expect from time to time in your family research. I have personally run across many records th...
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    Using an Obituary for Family Research
    by Dave Miller
    • Aug 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    Using an Obituary for Family Research

    I have always looked at an obituary as a celebration of an individual's life. An obituary will give you information of what that person d...
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    The ABCs of preparing for the Family History Conference in Belfast
    by Dave Miller
    • Aug 2, 2017
    • 6 min

    The ABCs of preparing for the Family History Conference in Belfast

    For those of you who have already signed up for the Autumn Family History Conference hosted by the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfas...
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    Interested in attending a different type of Family History Conference this autumn? There's still
    by Dave Miller
    • Jul 18, 2017
    • 2 min

    Interested in attending a different type of Family History Conference this autumn? There's still

    There is still space available for the Autumn Family History Conference hosted by the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern I...
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    When working on your Family History, Expect the Unexpected!
    by Dave Miller
    • Jul 12, 2017
    • 4 min

    When working on your Family History, Expect the Unexpected!

    Occasionally another family historian will approach me after making a discovery and say “Wow I didn’t expect that!” I’ve run across thos...
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    Getting ready for that research trip to Ireland
    by Dave Miller
    • Jun 29, 2017
    • 6 min

    Getting ready for that research trip to Ireland

    Ok, you’ve finally made the decision. After a lot of discussion, you’ve booked that flight for a research trip to Ireland. The purpose of...
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    Not everyone arrived at Ellis Island
    by Dave Miller
    • Jun 21, 2017
    • 3 min

    Not everyone arrived at Ellis Island

    A few years ago, I wrote an article for Utah Genealogy Association’s CROSSROADS Magazine on how I determined the ports of arrival for a f...
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    Are you having a hard time finding that illusive immigrant ancestor? The 1900 U.S. Census might help
    by Dave Miller
    • Jun 15, 2017
    • 3 min

    Are you having a hard time finding that illusive immigrant ancestor? The 1900 U.S. Census might help

    What I always find very frustrating (Yes, I also have frustrating moments in my research too!) is trying to trace that ancestor who immig...
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    Planning a research trip to Chicago? Here are some suggestions.
    by Dave Miller
    • Jun 8, 2017
    • 5 min

    Planning a research trip to Chicago? Here are some suggestions.

    THERE ARE SOME GREAT ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR CHICAGO RESEARCH! I am occasionally asked about doing research on Chica...
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    Have an ancestor who served during the Civil War? There are ways of finding more about him!
    by Dave Miller
    • May 30, 2017
    • 3 min

    Have an ancestor who served during the Civil War? There are ways of finding more about him!

    With the recent Memorial Day weekend, The Ancestor Guy also wishes to honor the veterans who have served our country during the military ...
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    THE US CENSUS... A GOOD PLACE TO START!
    by Dave Miller
    • May 24, 2017
    • 4 min

    THE US CENSUS... A GOOD PLACE TO START!

    I often have people who are very new to genealogy ask me. "I don't know where to start!" I usually tell them to start with themselves. Yo...
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    The immigration of Herz Frost to North America.
    by Dave Miller
    • May 10, 2017
    • 5 min

    The immigration of Herz Frost to North America.

    Traveling to North America in the 19th century was extremely difficult especially for an immigrant. In many cases, language barriers as w...
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    Her Name was Lula Belle??
    by Dave Miller
    • May 1, 2017
    • 4 min

    Her Name was Lula Belle??

    I am always intrigued with family stories and constantly on the hunt to determine whether a story is correct. One of the more interesting...
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    Genealogy Odds and Ends...
    by Dave Miller
    • Apr 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    Genealogy Odds and Ends...

    The Irish Family History Foundation has announced that they have added an index to over 50,000 names recorded on gravestones in South May...
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    SOMETIMES YOU REALLY HAVE TO SEARCH FOR THAT RECORD!
    by Dave Miller
    • Apr 18, 2017
    • 2 min

    SOMETIMES YOU REALLY HAVE TO SEARCH FOR THAT RECORD!

    Family research can be very rewarding but at the same time, it can also be very frustrating especially when it comes to not being able to...
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    Would you like to learn how to Irish Dance?
    by Dave Miller
    • Mar 28, 2017
    • 2 min

    Would you like to learn how to Irish Dance?

    In genealogy, we are always searching for that next ancestor to find the dates of birth and death for our records. Occasionally we will f...
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    Genealogy 101 was a hit this year!!
    by Dave Miller
    • Mar 26, 2017
    • 1 min

    Genealogy 101 was a hit this year!!

    The 2017 edition of Genealogy 101 wrapped up Saturday at the Brown County Library but not until after record numbers were reported by the...
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    A visit from the Ulster Historical Foundation
    by Dave Miller
    • Mar 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    A visit from the Ulster Historical Foundation

    This has been a very busy week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Green Bay, we welcomed two represent...
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