Deep-dive genealogy and history research, with Chicago connections.

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A Shorter Family Tree, but a Greener One

Using other peoples’ facts to build a deeper genealogy picture of your own family.

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February 22, 2024

I Like Old Stuff: Our Weird Closet

We have four closets in our 1920s condo. Two are normal, and two are weird. This is one of the weird ones. Edited · 2d
February 21, 2024

Wayback Wednesday: Elise, Nancy, and Sarah

On Wednesdays we go way back. This week’s photo is my mom Nancy (the baby), between her mother Elise (left) and her grandmother Sarah (right).…
January 21, 2024

Socials

It’s been a while since I gave an updated list of all the spots where I hang out online. Follow me, friend me, recommend me.…
August 16, 2023

Best-Laid Plans

In 2023, the dead are a long line of impatient customers at the window.

● Ms. Snoop

There’s no official club for Folks Who Get All Up in Dead People’s Business, but in the barest sense, that’s what I do.