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At My Roots Run Deep, we are dedicated to helping individuals connect with their past by exploring family histories and genealogical records. Our mission is to provide a platform where stories of ancestry come alive, offering insights into the lives and times of those who came before us. We believe that understanding our roots enriches our present and shapes our future, fostering a deeper appreciation for the legacies we inherit.
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The Honey Bear
Our families first deer, Bambi, came from a man in Danville who had collected animals. He had a wild array of animals and had decided to get rid of them. I still remember going to his house and waiting in the house seeing his monkey and others while my dad went out to...
Buffalo Escape… Why have Buffalo? (Others escaped too)
Buffalo who have escaped in the next county have been all over the news this week. A family that farms has been raising them for meat and a herd broke the fence. The school bus was driving their route and happened to come upon a herd of buffalo and alerted everyone....
Look alikes and Kindergarten….
Hearing someone say that a whole group of people look alike and it's all DNA reminded me of kindergarten and the fun a friend and I would have swapping places. The teacher couldn't tell us apart, and we had a great time with that. We both had short brown hair and...
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Upcoming Genealogy Events
National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2025 Family History Conference
May 23–26, 2025

$385
National Archives Genealogy Series
May & June 2025 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET)

FREE
International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) Conference
July 2025

FREE
Jewish Genealogy Society of Illinois (JGSI) Events
Various Dates

FREE