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Duffy’s Cut Memorial Cross Designed by Johnnie Rowe

Duffy’s Cut Victims Will Be Remembered, But Not Recovered

The recent announcement by Amtrak that the mass grave at Duffy’s Cut is too close to the tracks to be safely exhumed was disappointing, but not devastating; there is still much work to be done at the site.

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Chapel at Lagg

Vikings at Lagg

A visit to his local church recalls earlier times in history for essayist Tom Finnigan–when visitors weren’t always welcome at the site where the Lagg Chapel now stands in Malin, Inishowen, County Donegal.

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The 1901 Irish Census Goes Live Online

You can now look up your ancestors online in 1901 as well as 1911. What are you waiting for? Here’s how to do it.

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Finding Where the Faerie Folks Hid Our Ancestors

Former prosecutor turned genealogist Deborah Large Fox helps others locate their elusive Irish forebears. Learn how she does it.

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Calling All Gallaghers!

Your clan is meeting this summer in the Frederick County, Maryland area. They’d love to connect with you, cuz!

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Tracey Farrell Munro, right, with her cousin Mary Ann Farrell LaPorta, and one of Tracey’s father’s trophies the family has kept.

Answered Prayers

A family history search gives one woman the family she always wanted.

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The Lazy Person’s Guide to Genealogy

If you have only a vague notion of how to start your roots search, start digging here. We can help you track down your ancestors without leaving the comfort of your own laptop.

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The Further Adventures of the Lazy Genealogist

Get someone else to do your research for free? It doesn’t get any better than this.

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