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Charles Cicero Codling –– 52 Ancestors
My paternal grandfather, Charles Cicero Codling, was born in Blenheim Township, Oxford, Ontario, Canada on Christmas Day, 1875.
Mar 14, 20255 min read


Lovina Amanda Hackett –– 52 Ancestors
Named after her paternal grandmother, Lovina Amanda Roberson, she was 21 years old when she married my grandfather, Charles Cicero Codling.
Feb 26, 20256 min read


'The Station'
A line of tourist cabins provide a backdrop at Webb's Service Station, just north of Convoy, Ohio, at the intersection of State Route 49 and U.S. 30, a.k.a. The Lincoln Higway.
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Why Did My Ancestor Keep Moving?
It's important to know the formation of counties in states where your ancestors lived when doing genealogy research.
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Ancestry.com: Worth the Cost of Membership?
One question I hear often from clients and others—friends or others who reach out to me or attend my presentations—is whether Ancestry.com is worth the money.
Jan 23, 20233 min read


A Serious Look at Those Shaky Leaf Hints
How to use Shaky Leaf Hints at Ancestry as clues for your research subject.
Jan 19, 20204 min read


Phabulous Photo Phun!
Ok, yeah. That's a geeky title, but maybe it got your attention. Photographic History Today's blog post has to do with photographs and photographers. For starters, the photographic history book, Images of America: Trimble County is flying off the shelves. I've sold two of three 40-book boxes in less than a week, and hope to sell more Thursday night at the book signing. Trimble County Public Library, 6:;30-7:30 p.m., Bedford, Ky. Please come and visit! I'm going to chat abou
Mar 3, 20153 min read
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