A Conference and a Symposium
artiste1212
Thu, 10/28/2021 - 02:31
Read about a symposium I presented at in Warsaw, Poland in August 2018 concurrently with the IGRA conference.
But What Does It SAY? How Three Historical Scripts Supercharged My Genealogy Research – Part 3
artiste1212
Thu, 10/28/2021 - 01:34
Here you can read about some of the many fascinating examples that my ability to read historic scripts allowed me to discover.
But What Does It SAY? How Three Historical Scripts Supercharged My Genealogy Research – Part 2
artiste1212
Thu, 10/28/2021 - 01:25
Read about how I learned to read two more historical scripts -- and how you can too!
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But What Does It SAY? How Three Historical Scripts Supercharged My Genealogy Research – Part 1
artiste1212
Thu, 10/28/2021 - 01:20
Genealogy research involves analyzing handwritten documents, the vast majority of which will be in foreign languages. But reading historical documents in German, Russian, and Hebrew, vital to studying Ashkenazi Jewish genealogy, offer specific challenges far beyond those of most other languages. Click to learn more!
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A Tale of Two Stetlach
artiste1212
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 07:46
Read about how I was able to uncover -- and visit -- two of my ancestral villages from a time before my family had even migrated to Warsaw.
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To (Great-Great-Great-) Grandmother's House We Go
artiste1212
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 07:39
In this article, read about how I was able to pinpoint -- and visit -- the exact locations in Warsaw where my family members were living in the 1890s.
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A Gift to Remember
artiste1212
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 07:20
Read about how genealogy research allowed me to give my beloved grandfather Rolf Grayson (z"l) one of the best gifts of his life.
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Stumbling on a Huge Discovery
artiste1212
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 07:10
A document hidden away inside the Polish Archives allowed me to make a major discovery that changed the way I saw my family. Read the article to learn more.
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When Databases Are Not Enough
artiste1212
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 07:07
Although databases are invaluable in genealogy research, there are also pitfalls to avoid. Read about why sometimes databases are not enough, and what you can do to further your research when this happens.
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Genealogy Databases -- Treasure Troves and Caveats
artiste1212
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 04:21
Discover the immense benefits and considerable challenges of genealogy databases!