Francis Wainwright’s treasure is apparently kept in his chest. But what is his chest? The Willick grandchildren ponder. Was it his actual chest, or a wooden or metal one? And if it is a chest and not...
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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 8: Where the Horseshoe Led Them
The Willick grandchildren are on the hunt for Philippa Sewell Wainwright’s horseshoe. Tracing its ownership down through the centuries, they realize what a precious heirloom it has been to a cousin...
How to Stay Motivated With Your Genealogy Research
It is not uncommon to get Genealogy burn out every now and then when you are doing a lot of research. Fortunately, staying motivated, or getting re-motivated, is easy. Here are some common sense tips...
Finding and Fact-Checking Old Obituaries in Online Newspaper Archives
If you are looking for old obituaries in online newspaper databases, you are doing excellent genealogical research. This is a wonderful technique for finding important information on those elusive...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 7: The Hunt for the Horseshoe
All five Willick grandchildren are searching for a horseshoe commissioned by Francis Wainwright, which he engraved and gave as a gift to his beloved wife, Philippa. They are convinced the engraving...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 6: What Philippa Told Francis
Martha Jane Willick’s grandchildren and daughter read Philippa’s letter to her husband, Francis Wainwright, hoping to find a clue to the whereabouts of his treasure. What clue does the letter hide...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 5: Philippa’s Letter
Martha Jane Willick’s grandchildren search for Philippa Sewell’s letter to her husband, Francis Wainwright. The letter is supposedly the most recent clue in the search for the treasure. Where is it...
The Washington Monument: America’s Obelisk
The Washington Monument is a highly recognizable building that is practically synonymous with Washington, D.C. It is also a popular tourist attraction for those who are visiting the city. Here are...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 4: Re-Tracing the Steps of the Ancestors
Martha Jane Willick’s grandchildren gather together to go over the list of clues found by previous generations that she left them. There are some amazing historic and genealogical discoveries in that...
The Empire State Building: A History
The Empire State Building is an iconic American building with enduring and enormous popularity. Built in the 1930s, it was the world’s tallest building for decades and is still a must-see NYC tourist...