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Sunday at UPGS 2008

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Steve

Everyone here at UPGS 2008 has commented on how slow the WiFi connection is here at the Plaza Hotel. The slow speed caused a few speakers to change their presentations since reliable, fast Internet connections can’t be secured. Continue reading →

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Saturday at UPGS 2008

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Steve

Today the weather in Salt Lake City was a bit overcast and breezy, though still warm. The weather made little difference, since I spent most of the day in the sessions at the United Polish Genealogical Societies Conference at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel. Continue reading →

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Friday in Salt Lake City

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Steve

Today was quite a day in Salt Lake City. I woke to beautiful clear skies and temperatures that were downright balmy! It’s hard to believe that snow fell in Salt Lake City earlier this week. Continue reading →

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Two Years and 730 Articles Later…

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Steve

Today is the second anniversary of Steve’s Genealogy blog! Continue reading →

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Off to the UPGS 2008 Conference

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Steve

I’m packing my bags and getting my presentations ready for the UPGS 2008 – the United Polish Genealogy Conference in Salt Lake City. Continue reading →

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Wisteria in Bloom

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Steve

Today, I stopped by Filoli in Woodside, California to take some pictures of the Wisteria in bloom. Wisteria on the Main House at Filoli SOURCE: Wisteria on the Main House at Filoli (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen … Continue reading →

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The Marriage of Pierre Gautrot and Agní¨s LeBlanc – 1731

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Steve

On 15 Oct 1731, Pierre Gautrot married Agní¨s LeBlanc in the parish of St. Charles de la Grand Pré de Mines de L’Acadie. Continue reading →

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The Man with the Mad Scientist Eyebrows

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Steve

When showing people photos of my sisters, a common response is “I can tell you’re related”. Continue reading →

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Workshop in Eastern European Genealogy

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Steve

Today, Saturday, April 12, Jeremy Frankel and I presented a workshop in Eastern European Genealogy at the California Genealogical Society. This was the first in a series of workshops to be hosted by the California Genealogical Society at their library … Continue reading →

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The Death and Burial of Marie Franí§oise Landry – 1767

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Steve

On 13 Oct 1767, Marie Franí§oise Landry, wife of Pierre LeBlanc, died in Lavaltrie. She was buried on 14 Oct 1767 in the cemetery of the parish of St. Antoine de Lavaltrie. Continue reading →

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