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Preparing for a Genealogical Vacation

June 16, 2009 by Terrie Lynn Bittner
Filed under: Genealogy Know How, Genealogy, Family History & Temple Work 

When times are tight, it can be hard to justify taking a vacation. Giving the vacation a practical purpose, however, can make it seem less of a splurge. You’ll get away from home, but you’ll be working hard on an important task. A genealogical vacation can be the answer to this challenge.

pioneers_arrive_san_francisco_bay1A genealogical vacation involves spending time in a place where your ancestors lived. It allows you to see for yourself where they lived, placing them into context. Even though things are changed, a genealogy buff with a good imagination can remove the houses, telephone poles, and cars and get a glimpse into the past. Read more

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