Author Archives: Ann

National Archives opens new treasure trove of records

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Ann

Just in case you’re planning to be in Kansas City anytime soon, you may want to check out the latest offering from the U.S. National Archives. The National Archives had this to say about the collection in an announcement: Kansas … Continue reading →

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Climb your family tree

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Ann

I added something new the other day… I found an Excel-based form that lets you create a family tree pretty easily. I added a new option to the Document Gallery called Family Trees. I have posted a KNAPP and a … Continue reading →

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John Sebastian Trares Obituary

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Ann
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John Sebastian Trares Family

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Ann

Just thought I would share more about John Sebastian TRARES and his family. John Sebastian TRARES was born 27 Dec 1835 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He died in Sept. 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a druggist and a very … Continue reading →

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John Sebastian Trares Saga: Part 3

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Ann

Well, I really hit pay-dirt while trying to figure out what had happened to John Sebastian TRARES! Knowing what staunch Catholics the TRARES family was/is, I searched to find the cemetery records for the Diocese of St. Louis. I am … Continue reading →

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Voice your opinion: Take the poll!

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Ann

Just a quick plea from the author of this blog to take the poll asking whether you want the Knapp Family Reunion to be an: A. Annual Event B. Semi-Annual Event C. Happen once every 5 years This is important … Continue reading →

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John Sebastian Trares Saga: Part 2

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Ann

Then I noticed another listing referring to the John S. TRARES home and found it is now part of a funeral home business on Edwardsville’s Main Street. You can read the entire history of the Weber & Rodney Funeral Home … Continue reading →

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Edwardsville, Illinois? St. Louis, Missouri? Part 1

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Ann

Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t been posting quite as often lately. I did take some time off after the 2010 Knapp Family Reunion. It was great fun – but I had some other things I needed … Continue reading →

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Genealogy news from around the world…

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Ann

Remember when I wrote about being prepared for the strange “twists and turns” that can happen when you’re researching your family tree? Well, I don’t know how anyone could prepare themselves for this kind of surprise. A Utah woman who … Continue reading →

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First Lady’s Roots

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Ann

I ran across an interesting article that the New York Times ran in 2009 about Michelle Obama’s family tree. It always fascinates me to learn about other people’s family history – and the longer I am alive myself, the more … Continue reading →

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