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News / It was there the whole time

« on: December 27, 2017, 04:52:10 AM »

In November we posted a mystery -- is John W Locke of the eponymous landmark "John W Locke Store" in 1890's Seabrook, NH, related to Capt. John Locke?  Maybe a case where one of the Woburn Lockes went to New Hampshire?

It turns out he was in the 1916 genealogy (and here on the site), simply listed as "a grocer in Hampton." Census records reveal an even more complex story; it appears that John W "retired" (at age 28??), leaving his brother and son to run the store.  As typical, one question answered and the mystery actually deepens.

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News / New: Showing links to online references

« on: December 20, 2017, 01:33:10 PM »

Just in time for Christmas!  Source citations now include links when the source image is available online.

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News / Web Site Changes

« on: December 20, 2017, 12:49:51 AM »

The site now includes a discussion forum.  The idea here is to include a place for visitors to ask questions and share information.

Guests can read most messages, but you need an account to post new messages.

We have also added a reference page ("bookshelf").