Monday Recap for December 9, 2013

Posted December 9, 2013 by Amanda | No Comment

Wet your genealogy appetite with these great stories from around the web:

The Soldier Who Just Refused to Give Up / DailyMail UK

The Soldier Who Just Refused to Give Up (DailyMail UK) – The inspiring story of a World War I hero’s loss and struggle for survival
Uncovering records that link the slaveholder and enslaved (Examiner.com) – Robin Foster shares what clues you can follow to untangle the link between slaves and their slaveholders
Bayswater fire destroys genealogist Horst Blaich’s lifetime of work (Herald Sun) – A genealogists loses important documents for his genealogy research in a fire
The future Queen Elizabeth takes to the stage (DailyMail UK) – Amazing intimate photographs of a young Queen Elizabeth in royal plays during World War II
Ten Tips for Preserving Your Holiday DIgital Memories (Library of Congress) – Great tips from the Library of Congress on preserving your family memories during the holidays

Monday Recap for December 2, 2013 – Last week’s recap
The End of Prohibition – 80 years ago, Prohibition ended in the U.S. Check out some photos from this era of American history
Remembering Nelson Mandela – In honor of Nelson Mandela’s memory, we share with you a Geni project devoted to his life, family and legacy