Occupation Mysteries: What Did Your Ancestor Actually Do?
Sally Grehan Sally Grehan

Occupation Mysteries: What Did Your Ancestor Actually Do?

Old job titles can be confusing, surprising, or downright mysterious. From ag labs to cordwainers, what your ancestor did for a living tells you far more than you might think. This blog unpacks unusual occupations and what they reveal about your family’s past.

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Why Your Family Bible Might Be Lying to You (And What to Do About It)
Sally Grehan Sally Grehan

Why Your Family Bible Might Be Lying to You (And What to Do About It)

While these treasured heirlooms often appear to hold the truth about your ancestors, they can be riddled with errors, assumptions, or even deliberate alterations. In this blog, I explore why you shouldn’t always take Family Bible records at face value—and how to uncover the real stories hidden between the lines.

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