Monday Recap for December 23, 2013
Get into the holiday spirit with these great articles from around the web!
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- Bristol Airport lost teddy bear family is identified (BBC News) – The family of a lost teddy bear found in Bristol Airport with a photograph dated 1918 has been identified
- 5 Fun Ways to Record Family Memories (ParentInformer.com) – Great tips on how to record your family memories
- Why Was My Black Ancestor Listed as a Slave Owner? (TheRoot.com) – Henry Louis Gates gives some helpful advice to a woman discovers her black ancestor was listed as a slave owner in the 1850 Census Slave Schedule
- Disappearing Females (Moore Genealogy blog) – Tips on how you can find your female ancestors
- Dec. 22, 1882: Looking at Christmas in a New Light (Wired) – In 1882, an inventive New Yorker finds a brilliant application for electric lights and becomes the first person to use them as Christmas tree decorations
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- Monday Recap for December 16, 2013 – Last week’s recap
- Crafty Ways to Bring a Little Family History to Your Holiday – Creative ideas to spice up your holiday decorations with a little family history
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