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13 April 2026

Caring for your Cemetery Day, April 25th & 26th

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About Me - Christopher White

I am a lifelong Capital District resident, born, raised, and educated in Albany now residing in East Greenbush. Married with two children and work full-time in the electric utility industry.

I am also an independent historian and genealogist interested in ethnic, cultural history, and cemetery restoration in the Capital District.

I hold an Associate degree in Family Histroy Research from Brigham Young University- Idaho, a Bachelors and a Masters in History from the University at Albany. Writings include, MA Thesis- From Acceptance to Renunciation: Das Ende von Albanys Deutschtum.

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