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From Rapidan to Andersonville This biography of Washington Marion Crawford was reconstructed from careful transcriptions of his compiled military service record and his Civil War pension file. Rather than relying on secondary summaries, I worked directly from the original documents — muster rolls, prisoner-of-war memoranda, hospital records, medical certificates, pay accounts, and pension applications. Each page was transcribed in archival form, preserving original wording, dates, and remarks.

Civil War pension files tell powerful stories. I’ve completed a full transcription of Sgt. Washington Marion Crawford’s pension file, revealing his capture, imprisonment, illness, and the lasting impact of war.

Do we share every last morsel with everyone? What does it change?
I write out those stories, but choose not to share them with older relatives who knew the subject. Maybe it's just me.

Genealogists and family historians discover and uncover many stories the details of which are sometimes scandalous.

We know stuff.

Making Good Genealogy Habits Better genealogy research comes from having better genealogy habits. Here are five habits to develop to improve your research.

This blog series will come in handy after accumulating new knowledge and a drive to work on our family history more after a week of RootsTech! www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/making-good-... #RootsTech #Genealogy #NotAtRootsTech

“We have only died if you forget us.” — Ruta Sepetys

March is #FamilyHistoryMonth in the USA.

#Genealogy

Well deserved PTO.

There.
It's a grammar rule at this point. ;)

It may help to look through the name index on the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick site. The vital records can usually be found for 1899, but the search by name can be tricky.

For instance, there are at least 27 variations of Thibodeau. (yes, really) #genealogy

archives2.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE...

Try FamilySearch Simple Search in Beta Genealogy research and commentary by Marian Burk Wood, speaker and author of "Planning a Future for Your Family's Past," available from Amazon.com.

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Have you tried FamilySearch's new Simple Search feature, in beta? I found it not just simple but effective for researching ancestors! Here's where to look for it and how to use it: climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2026/02/try-...

'Good to know.

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #FREE I'm excited to present a live webinar on March 24 hosted by the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center: "Free Genealogical Resources for New York (and Beyond)" - Please mark your calendar, watch for registration soon! acpl.libnet.info/event/15848150

Reddish-pink clouds at sunrise photo taken 20 Feb '26.

Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.

Tongue-in-cheek moment. Wealthy, not frosty.

2 Feb 2026 Huge error I see all the time. #genealogy

"Every genealogist has at least one moment when something finally *clicks*. It could be breaking down a brick wall, discovering a long sought-after record, or seeing an ancestor in a new light. This is a good week to write about this discovery."

What a great opening salvo. Well done.

Hot coffee in a NE Patriots mug.

Good morning!

In Berlin, New Hampshire, there is Calvary Cemetery and also Mount Calvary Cemetery.
#genealogy

It does not look to be faded at all. 'Great find.

Always read the entire newspaper--not just the obit you happen to find first. Your eyes (or full-text search) may miss things. #genealogy

Ahem. Let it be know that the Acadian Archives' annual lecture series will return on Feb. 12. Featured speakers this year include @tpcanoe.bsky.social, Nicole Gilhuis, @hjdoda.bsky.social, Nathan Rabalais, and Gregory Kennedy. See below to learn more and to register.

www.umfk.edu/offices/arch...

Monument to the French-Canadian pioneer settlers of Quebec.

My FAVORITE resources for research on the #FrenchCanadian Pioneers ... Check out the list!

www.tracingsbysam.com/frenchcan.html

Happy New Year!

When you walk into the WVGS Library, you’re stepping into a space built for slowing down, digging into records, and traveling through centuries without leaving your chair.

If you could “time travel” to any decade in your family’s past, which would you choose and why?

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I'm glad that I could help you on your journey.

French Translation Resources Dictionaries Contemporary language: Word Reference ( offers a good selection of words as well as example sentences. 18th and 19th century: Lexilogos ( allows you to search a number of eighteenth an…

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#genealogy #French #translation

'Photo of a black coffee mug with white letters: "Genealogy isn't a hobby. It's a calling."

Some relatives know me so well. #genealogy #gift

A big thank you to Christine for hosting #genchat (and putting up with my nonsense). We appreciate your many efforts. It's not as easy as you made it look and feel.
#grateful

A5: I try to incorporate some of what I've learned in the various family histories I give to family and friends. "See also..." with links in my general notes hopefully inspires them to look around a little as well. #genchat

No sir.

@jennyhawran.bsky.social and I were at NERGC 2019 as well.
#genchat

Some familiar faces including Blaine Bettinger, Melanie McComb, David Allen Lambert, Cyndi Ingle, D. Joshua Taylor, Mary Tedesco, Maureen Taylor, Michael Leclerc, Dick Eastman, and Crista Cowan at NERGC 2019 holding the #Genchat sign created by @seekingsurnames.bsky.social - Thanks Jenna!