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2020 in Review

As the year comes to a close, I want to share what 2020 was like for me. 



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Let's look back on my 2020 goals and see how I did.

1. Learn why Jesse and Oscar were in an orphanage - This isn't a fail per se, but at the moment, the answer is still unknown.

2. Continue to prove the parentage of Clara L Scott - I 

3. Writing short stories about my ancestors - ❌

4. Explore ancestral healing/inner work - ✅

5. Write entries of memories - ✅




A look back at my genealogy quests, progresses, and activities.

Researching the circumstances of why my 2x great grand uncles were in an orphanage. Here are the posts: Intro, Part 1, 2, and 3. 

  • Sometimes participated in #genchat on Twitter. Next year, I hope to partake more.

  • Participated in the 7-Day FamilySearch Indexing Challenge


  • Occasionally participated in Sepia Saturday. Next year, hopefully, I will be a long-term participant.


Top 5 Most Viewed Posts in 2020:







What's in store for 2021?

You'll just have to wait and see. 😃



Thank you, everyone, for reading my blog. I hope all your genea-wishes come true in 2021.


Happy New Year!



What topics would you be interested to see next year?




Thanks for reading,

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