by Sharon Hall | Jun 15, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Since this is Father’s Day weekend I thought I’d share an article from a recent issue of Digging History Magazine (March-April 2019). In the last few days I’ve noticed other articles along the lines of moral dilemmas regarding DNA tests which are...
by Sharon Hall | May 14, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Several years ago I found myself looking to pursue a long-time dream of writing and sharing my passion for history. The easiest way to get started was to set up a blog and write regularly. I did that and for two or so years wrote almost every day, amassing a...
by Sharon Hall | May 11, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Just five more days to enter the Digging History giveaway with a chance to win a family history chart (up to seven generations) OR a 10-hour block of research for those who haven’t yet discovered their family history. This subscription-building contest is...
by Sharon Hall | May 10, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Here’s a preview of the next issue of Digging History Magazine, “currently (slowly but surely) brewing”, with a focus on the great state of Colorado: “Crazy in Colorado: Wheels in Their Heads and Other (Insane) Stories” is the lead-off...
by Sharon Hall | Apr 13, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Digging History is conducting a giveaway with two prize options this month to boost subscriptions for Digging History Magazine. The contest ends May 10 May 15 (extended for five days) and the rules are as follows: Enter Online (by May 10 May 15) Purchase a 3-month...
by Sharon Hall | Mar 10, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
The March-April 2019 issue of Digging History Magazine features a variety of articles, although quite a few focus on the Civil War — one of them led to a little “adventure in research” for a family that appeared to have just disappeared after the...
by Sharon Hall | Feb 27, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
When they were born over 83 years ago I’m not certain Hulon and Willie Hall knew my grandmother was carrying twins. They had already conceived (and lost) a set of triplets. It had been about seven years since my grandparents buried their first-born toddler...
by Sharon Hall | Feb 5, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
Believe it or not, summer will be here soon. I know, I know. Many of us have been dealing with polar vortexes, epic winter weather events and more. Take heart — it will warm up soon! Historically, one of many summertime traditions is the family reunion. Some...
by Sharon Hall | Jan 22, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
The closer we get to Spring the more our thoughts (may) turn to a bit of “Spring cleaning”. Some things just can’t wait that long, however. I decided to do a little “sprucing up” around the Digging History web site this week. The newly...
by Sharon Hall | Jan 16, 2019 | Digging History Magazine
It finally happened on January 16, 1919. Church bells rang across America as the state of Nebraska voted to seal ratification of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The United States, the “first great nation to go dry” was about to enter a new era....
