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Several children of a prominent relative celebrated October birthdays ... and died young

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Oct. 19: Oct. 19 John Wilson, (my first cousin three times removed on my mother's side), b....

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Oct 17, 20155 min read

Prolific moonshiner, wealthy Ohio landowner among those in family tree with birthdays this week

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Sept. 28: Sept. 28 Myrtle Kidd, (my first cousin once removed on my father's side), b. 1917...

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Sep 26, 20159 min read

Uncle Trace among many Lamberts in my family tree with birthdays this week

Birthdays in my family tree for the week of Sept. 14: Sept. 14 Wayne Monroe Wilson, (my second cousin three times removed on my mother's...

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Sep 12, 20158 min read

Sailor who died in Normandy Invasion, wife's grandfather among those in family tree with birthda

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Aug. 24: Aug. 24 Addie B. Hall, (my first cousin four times removed on my mother's side),...

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Aug 22, 20158 min read

Irish immigrant, accused murder conspirators among family-tree birthdays for week of Aug. 10

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Aug. 10: Aug. 10 William M. Wilson Jr., (my second cousin four times removed on my mother's...

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Aug 8, 201511 min read

Wife of murder victim, German immigrant among those in family tree with birthdays week of Aug. 3

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Aug. 3: Aug. 4 Melvina Manerva Catron Lambert, (my 3G aunt-in-law on my mother's side), b....

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Aug 1, 20156 min read

In-law who lost hand to sawmill, possible triplets among family-tree birthdays for week of July 6

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of July 6: July 6 Martha Ann Black Trent (grandmother-in-law of Allie Wilburn Williams, my...

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Jul 4, 20157 min read

This week's family-tree birthdays include my Papaw, a man with many tricks up his sleeves — and

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of May 25: My grandfather, Oliver Wilson, bounces me on his knee, not long after my parents...

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May 23, 20157 min read

Triplets, wife of Revolutionary War soldier among those in my family-tree with birthdays during the

Birthdays in my family tree for the week of May 18: May 18 Delphina Kidd (my first cousin twice removed on my father's side and my first...

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May 16, 20154 min read

Family-tree birthdays for the week of May 4

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of May 4: May 4 Joseph Brinson (my wife's 2G uncle on her father's side), b. 1893 in South...

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May 2, 20158 min read

5 more photos from my family tree to keep you entertained

Here are five more photos from my genealogical research to keep you entertained. 5. Unce Jack, raconteur This is my mom's brother, my...

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Mar 25, 20153 min read

5 awesome photos from my family tree

I started (halfway) serious genealogy research because I loved hearing stories about my ancestors. Once I got started, looking at photos...

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Mar 12, 20153 min read

Family-tree birthdays: A Confederate soldier, 2 instances of close relatives who share birthdays

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of March 2. March 2 Mary A. Brinson (my wife's 3G grandmother on her father's side), b. 1844...

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Mar 2, 20156 min read

Family-tree birthdays for the week of Jan. 19

Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Jan. 19 Jan. 19 Valentine C. Wilson (my first cousin three times removed on my mother's...

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Jan 19, 20153 min read