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In 1932, Eastman Kodak released an 8mm film specifically designed for home movies. It was a filmstrip eight millimeters wide and available on small reels. The film was fragile, subject to easy breakage and damage from the usual suspects – heat, water, and long-term exposure to light. Even after development, it had to be stored…
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See the green “X” overlaid on one of the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina? That’s Morgan Island, commonly referred to as Monkey Island. I marked the spot because neither name appeared on Google Maps when I searched for the mysterious island. It’s been the source of legends, spooky sounds, and government conspiracy…
DNA testing and Genetic Genealogy caught my attention several years ago. Since that time, I have submitted saliva samples to both FTDNA and Ancestry in an attempt to confirm my heritage, and hopefully, find previously unknown relatives. I have been fortunate. Not only has the testing allowed me to discover cousins on my paternal side,…
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Does visiting graveyards or cemeteries freak you out? Do it online… FindAGrave.com is an online resource for genealogists and researchers. The site currently boasts over 130 million listings for graves, along with photos and historical data. It also offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. Although Find A Grave is full of good information, there are some errors. …
