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Creative Gene

Creative Gene

http://creativegene.blogspot.com

A blog that discusses topics of interest to genealogists and family historians. Special topics of interest include: Polish genealogy and history, Detroit and Michigan genealogy and history, research resources and methodology.

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  • A New Magazine With A Shady Past

    Posted on Friday November 6th, 2009 at 19:37 in this 'n that

    I just love it when I have good news to share. I am delighted to share with you a new online magazine created by my dear friend, footnoteMaven. Her wonderful blog Shades of the Departed has become a magazine... and what a lovely magazine it is! Anyon...

  • Carnival of Genealogy, 83rd Edition

    Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 08:49 in carnival of genealogy

    The 83rd edition of the Carnival of Genealogy is posted! The topic for this edition is: Musical Instruments. Janet Iles, of Janet the Researcher, is the hostess this time around and she did a super job with this edition (thank you Janet!!!). The topi...

  • PBS Documentary on the Polar Bears of WWI

    Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 08:21 in michigan, history

    A documentary on the Polar Bears of WWI will air this Sunday, November 8 at 3pm on Detroit's public television station. The "Polar Bears" were a group of Michigan WWI soldiers who fought against the Russians in frigid conditions near the arctic circl...

  • Wypominki at St. Hedwig Cemetery

    Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 at 18:45 in detroit polonia, personal genealogy

    Yesterday, Nov. 1, was the Wypominki held at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights, MI. It was co-sponsored by the WSDPAHS and the PGSM. The prayer service was held at the mausoleum and there were over 70 people in attendance. Among those participa...

  • The Magic in Grandma\'s Parlor

    Posted on Saturday October 31st, 2009 at 20:03 in carnival of genealogy, personal genealogy

    My 5 year old brain could not process what my eyes were seeing and my ears were hearing. "It's magic", my brother told me, and I had to believe it. I stared and stared, fascinated as only a curious child can be. It didn't make sense but then magic n...

  • War Waged Against the Naughty Wives of Wojnicz

    Posted on Wednesday October 21st, 2009 at 10:56 in history, poland, polish heritage

    October means many things to many people. To me it means National Family History Month, Polish American Heritage Month, and Halloween. In honor of all three, I'm going to take this opportunity to share with you some legends of the town of Wojnicz, P...

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This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 2 comments.

juliemc77

5 stars Julie

One of the best genealogy blogs! Thanks for all your hard work with the COG!!

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