Archive - GenTales

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 •

Alicia M Prater

Americans Are Children of Immigrants

My family tree isn’t very diverse, but it was made possible by immigration.

Feb 5 •

Alicia M Prater

My 16 - where the branches start to dwindle

Yes, I’m jumping on the bandwagon.

Sep 4, 2024 •

Alicia M Prater

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 •

Alicia M Prater

Understanding Causes of Death in Vital Records

They didn't know what medicine knows now

Jun 18 •

Alicia M Prater

Where GenTales is Rooted - Video

GenTales is a reader-supported publication where genealogy meets history.

Apr 16 •

Alicia M Prater

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Supporting Documentation on Edward Henry Lincoln (1826-1904)

I know quite a bit about my Lincoln great-great-great-grandparents because of my great-great-grandmother’s own writings to her granddaughter, my…

Nov 20, 2024 •

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

Major John Mason, an ancestor of questionable fame

This week’s behind the paywall newsletter is an article I wrote in 2020 on John Mason (~1600-1672), a founder of Windsor, Connecticut, and renowned…

Aug 28, 2024 •

Alicia M Prater

George and Tillie Lincoln of Mills Co., Iowa

Their children and grandchildren

Apr 10, 2024 •

Alicia M Prater

The wives and children of Israel Arnold, Jr. (1678~1758)

The Arnold line is part of My Lineage from the Roots Up, vol. 1 (read for free on Kindle Unlimited). All references are available in the published book…

Feb 7, 2024 •

Alicia M Prater

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