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What’s in a Name? The Annie Wittenmyer Home

Posted on November 15, 2012 by SCblogger

On November 16, 1865, one hundred and fifty orphans arrived in Davenport to take up residence of the newly established Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home.  Over the years, evolved and expanded over the years as the original residents grew up, eventually accepting … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by SCblogger

It’s really fun to find your ancestors in old newspaper columns, vital records and census listings. But what happens if you cannot recognize the name of the town they lived in? If it doesn’t exist now, how can you find … Continue reading →

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