Family Story Finder

The sweep of family history across the generations

Abraham Blokh came from Minsk
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Before he became Abe Ratner, he was Abraham Blokh from Minsk.

Bradley homestead in Wapello County, Iowa
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Widow Patty Smith Swett and six children by two husbands were among the first settlers who staked claims in Wapello County near Ottumwa in May 1843

Life on the Western Reserve
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Families from Connecticut settled northeastern Ohio in the early 1800s

The Rabinowitz girls
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Meta, Blossom and Sadie

Turning over rocks to find long-lost relatives
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During the course of my genealogy work, I have discovered and connected with cousins from all my family branches. Here are some lessons learned.