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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 19: The Treasure of Francis Wainwright
The Willick grandchildren have tracked down the true treasure of Francis Wainwright. And, quite a treasure it is, too. Even more valuable than Philippa’s statue, this is the treasure for which...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 18: The True Treasure
The Willick grandchildren have found the long sought for statue of Philippa Wainwright, and it more than lives up to their expectations. However, Grace questions whether the statue is the real...
Exploring the 1910 US Federal Census
The 1910 US Federal Census is an invaluable genealogical research tool. Whether you have used it before, or are just getting to it for the first time, it has some hidden gems in it that can add a lot...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 17: What Was in the Wainwright Tomb
The Willick cousins finally enter the Wainwright family tomb, looking for the lost statue of Philippa. What will they find in the tomb, if they can even get inside? Is the statue there, after all...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 16: The Hunt for Philippa’s Statue
The Willick grandchildren are looking for Philippa Sewell Wainwright’s statue, the one her husband Francis had commissioned to grace her final resting place, so the world would remember her. The...
Getting the Most Out of the 1930 US Census
The 1930 census has some hidden gems in it. If you have used it before, or if you are new to it, there is information there that you may miss if you don’t comb the census with a fine-toothed...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 15: What Was Inside the Wainwright Family Tomb?
The Willick grandchildren make a trip to the Ipswich town hall to look for records of the Old Burying Ground, each hoping to find a clue that will lead them to the location of the statue of Philippa...
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the 1940 Census
Have you used the 1940 census in your family history research? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you probably have used it many times. Whether you are experienced with it or are new...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 14: Where Did Samuel Pope’s Work Go?
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...