The News Tribune
"Bill Habermann, funeral director at Piper-Morley with Oakwood Hill, talks about the history of the pauper’s cemetery in Tacoma and how things were done back in the Victorian age.
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How Does DNA Work?
FamilyTree.com
"Genealogy and genetics have become very connected to each other. Consider, for example, the various DNA test kits that a genealogist can take to learn more about their heritage or health. The results are based on what is found in the person’s DNA. This could leave some people with an important question. How does DNA work?"
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A Place in the County: Living at the County Home:FamilyTree.com
"Genealogy and genetics have become very connected to each other. Consider, for example, the various DNA test kits that a genealogist can take to learn more about their heritage or health. The results are based on what is found in the person’s DNA. This could leave some people with an important question. How does DNA work?"
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Ancestry
"Life wasn’t always dreamy–but, for a family historian, even the less-than-perfect times may have had silver lining."
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How To Use Those Shaky Leaf Hints:
Christa Cowan at Ancestry
"We all love to see that shaky leaf pop up in our online tree. It often leads us to census records or draft cards that provide more information about our family history. Join Crista Cowan as she shares how leaf hints are generated and what to do with them."
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How to Sell Your Old Gadgets on Craigslist:
How-to-Geek
"Chances are, you have some old gadgets lying around your house you no longer use. Why not get some money for them? Craigslist is one of the best places to sell your unused junk, and you can pretty much list anything you want on there. When it comes to selling your gadgets for the best price possible, though, there are a few things to keep in mind."
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This Day In History: 23 September
1779: The American navy under John Paul Jones, commanding from Bonhomme Richard, defeats and captures the British man-of-war Serapis.
1805: Lieutenant Zebulon Pike pays $2,000 to buy from the Sioux a 9-square-mile tract at the mouth of the Minnesota River that will be used to establish a military post, Fort Snelling.
1952: Richard Nixon responds to charges of a secret slush fund during his ‘Checkers Speech.’
1949 Birthday: Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, singer, songwriter, musician (“Born to Run,” “Born in the U.S.A”); his multiple awards include 20 Grammys, two Golden Globes, and an Oscar, the latter for “Streets of Philadelphia” (1994).
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Connecticut:
1837: Railroad linked Stonington to Providence Rhode Island
1848: Slavery abolished
1860: Connecticut had eighty-four woolen factories
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