Tag Archives: genealogy

Death’s Garden: History Lives like Ghosts

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Loren Rhoads

by Trilby Plants I love cemeteries. They are the keepers of memory and history. Every graveyard holds secrets and surprises. No, I’ve never seen a ghost in one, but I’ve seen family history in them. I’m an amateur genealogist and … Continue reading →

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Sister Act: The Story of Clarissa Terwilliger

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Loren Rhoads

by Laura Suchan I am most definitely a cemetery tourist. No matter where I travel — neighbourhood, city, or country — I want to visit a cemetery. However, of all the cemeteries I’ve visited around the world, one of my … Continue reading →

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Death’s Garden: Toasting a Ghost in Northern Ireland

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Loren Rhoads

by Anne Born Have you ever gone on a quest? Have you looked for your own Holy Grail? Sometimes it’s tracking down the third book in a series or another copy of a book you loaned out but never got … Continue reading →

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