Stories by Stefani Evans

Maps provide another layer of knowledge
October 21, 2009

Nicknames can offer clues to past culture
October 14, 2009

Memorial stones don't always offer solid proof
October 8, 2009

Dual citizenship may be possible for Italians
September 30, 2009

Time and tradition can burnish the facts
September 23, 2009

New York's 400th party is our party too
September 16, 2009

Words matter; wield them with precision
September 9, 2009

Editing makes a difference
September 2, 2009

Centenarian has seen a number of changes
August 26, 2009

Tally marks can point us in right direction
August 19, 2009

Probate records can help provide information
August 12, 2009

Different tools can help unearth more recent data
August 5, 2009

Naming patterns offer clues, but be careful
July 29, 2009

Week-long convention had valuable information
July 22, 2009

Targeted biographies add layers of knowledge
July 15, 2009

Asking 'why they came' can lead to interesting path
July 8, 2009

Registry helps adoptees find biological families
June 24, 2009

Check information by going to original sources
June 17, 2009

Researching land requires a critical eye
June 10, 2009

Facts need to be verified through multiple sources
June 3, 2009

Pair of books anchor genealogical writing
May 28, 2009

Convention brought genealogists together
May 20, 2009

Video seminar explains certification process
May 10, 2009

Correct format saves genealogical work
April 30, 2009

Study groups take many forms
April 23, 2009

City directories can often aid research
April 15, 2009

Poet left behind a legacy of loving words
April 8, 2009

What is left unsaid can be important, too
April 1, 2009

A portrait is worth a thousand words, offers valuable clues
March 18, 2009

Wedded bliss makes record finding a little hit and miss
March 13, 2009

Tricky transcription calls for careful sleuthing
March 4, 2009

Online groups help genealogists study
February 25, 2009

Birth certificates not created equally
February 18, 2009

Classes in genealogy abound across the nation
February 11, 2009

Family searches can find ugly truths
February 4, 2009

Private memories paint detailed images and preserve the past
January 28, 2009

Records search continues for Pennsylvania woman's parents
January 22, 2009

Multiple reference works are available for genealogists
January 15, 2009

Weaving patriot's story from history of printers
January 8, 2009

Holiday letters a gift of family history
December 30, 2008

Digital camera paid off during research trip
December 18, 2008

Gas receipts help track 1966 road trip
December 11, 2008

Family's encounter with racism recalled
December 4, 2008

World War, work in Washington help couple meet
November 25, 2008

Federal housing rules pushed racism
November 20, 2008

Grammatical errors cast doubt on one's expertise
November 13, 2008

World War II vet last of his generation
November 6, 2008

Letters provide context to historical events
October 30, 2008

Politics can enter genealogical arena
October 23, 2008

Many answers are already in hand
October 16, 2008

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