The Willick grandchildren are still on their quest to find the lost treasure of Francis Wainwright. Their search has led them to several interesting places, and now they are at the Wainwright family...
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Tracing Your Pioneer Ancestors
Do you have pioneer ancestry? What is pioneer ancestry, anyway, since most explorers can be referred to as pioneers? Here is what is unique about American pioneer ancestry, and how you can find your...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 13: Tracking Down the Records of Samuel Pope
The Willick grandchildren are tracking down the records of Samuel Pope, to find out what Francis Wainwright paid him to do to honor Philippa and make sure the whole world remembered her forever. Will...
Should You Attend a Genealogy Conference?
Have you ever considered going to a genealogical conference? If not, you should think about it. There is a lot of good information at these conferences that can help you break through brick walls and...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 12: The Cloth and the Portrait
The Willick cousins have a new clue in the search for Francis Wainwright’s lost treasure. Written on the cloth Philippa’s portrait was wrapped in, the clue is vague, but points to something of...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 11: What James Found
The Willick cousins are on the hunt for Francis’s treasure, and their search brings them to the grounds where his house once stood. There is a metal chest there. What is inside? Is it the treasure...
Old Recipes: Uncommon Genealogy Research Items: GeneFoods #5
Have you ever considered looking for old recipes as a means of finding out more about your ancestors and their lives? It is a worthwhile pursuit. Food is something that connects us through the...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 10: The Secret of Francis’s House
The search is on for the location of Francis Wainwright’s house and what secrets it might have waiting for the cousins. How will they find the location where the house once stood? What, if anything...
Do You Have Irish Genealogy?
Do you have Irish genealogy? Since March is Irish-American Heritage Month (commonly called Irish History Month), this makes it a perfect time to begin your search. Here are three important and useful...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 9: Finding Francis’s Chest
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...