Monthly Archives: March 2015

Genealogy Do Over: Week 7 and 8

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Rachelle

Week 7 and 8 haven’t been too bad as I made some changes in 2014 related to the topics. Week 7 Reviewing Genealogy Database Software Like many genealogists, I have gone through many different genealogy programs. Our needs change as … Continue reading →

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Tennessee: A Very Short History of Their Civil War

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Rachelle

To understand who the people were that I found in Old Gray Cemetery, I need to know what their Civil War experience might have been.  Most of my education about the Civil War is oriented towards the battles in Virginia … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Do Over Progress: Weeks 5 and 6

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Rachelle

I am a little behind in my Genealogy Do Over due to surgery, but luckily you can participate in Thomas MacEntee’s program at your own pace. Week 5 : Research Tool Box and Citations Research Tool Box I have been through various methods of … Continue reading →

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It’s Here! Anthony Mattson’s (Alias William Thompson) Widows and Dependents Pension File

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Rachelle

I have been researching the four Mattson brother’s who served in the Civil War for almost 5 years.  They have gradually given up their secrets, but Anthony has been the most illusive. I wasn’t even sure what his name was … Continue reading →

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