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My Paternal Grandmother, Alice (England) Prater (1917-2002)
When I think back on family stories, I grew up hearing a lot more about my maternal side of the family.
Oct 16, 2024 • Alicia M Prater
Shoutout to Subscribers of GenTales
This post outside the range of the normally scheduled program (i.e., Wednesdays) is to thank all of you for subscribing to GenTales.
Feb 1, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
Understanding Causes of Death in Vital Records
They didn't know what medicine knows now
Jun 18, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
Americans Are Children of Immigrants
My family tree isn’t very diverse, but it was made possible by immigration.
Feb 5, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
My 16 - where the branches start to dwindle
Yes, I’m jumping on the bandwagon.
Sep 4, 2024 • Alicia M Prater
Where GenTales is Rooted - Video
GenTales is a reader-supported publication where genealogy meets history.
Apr 16, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
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New Index for Revolutionary Graves
I took part in a transcription and indexing project last year for the Historian General’s Office of DAR.
Mar 5, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
GenTales Extra: Breaking Bonds
Storyteller Challenge
Jul 26, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
The Divergent Lives of Siblings Dwight and Sophia Stone in the American Civil War
Do their different actions indicate similar politics?
Aug 20, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
My Interesting Ancestral Lovelace Lineage
From 1367 Kent to Virginia Colony
Feb 19, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
When You Can Read the Heartbreak in the Records
I’ve started yet another new project (I know!
Jun 11, 2025 • Alicia M Prater
The children of Enoch England (1830-1909)
Enoch England was born August 30, 1830, in Scott Co., Virginia, to John England and Elizabeth (Crager) England.
May 1, 2024 • Alicia M Prater
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