Finding your Past: Genealogical Gleanings with the Albany Grave Digger

A blog that discusses Albany, New York area history. Areas of focus include historical and genealogical research, documentation, ethnicity, cemeteries, gravestone restoration, and historic landmarks.

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18 November 2018

Ancestral Homes : 44 West Van Vechten Street

44 West Van Vechten Street 44 West Van Vechten Street, Albany, off Second Avenue. Ancestral home of my grandfather, George Edward ...

13 November 2018

Exploring Your German Heritage in Albany

The Guilderland Public Library will host Christopher White, genealogist, historian, and gravestone conservator, on Saturday, 17 November 20...

09 November 2018

Upcoming History and Genealogy Programs

According to today's Rensselaer County Advertiser newspaper the following history and genealogy programs will be held soon by various h...

29 October 2018

Brief Commentary on the South End

Recently I took a ride through Albany's South End neighborhood and was very surprised at what I saw. The day was cool but not cold. Asid...

26 October 2018

Food Friday : Sauerbraten

Now that you know how to make the appropriate side dishes; such as red cabbage, German potato salad, and potato pancakes for many German din...

23 October 2018

Genealogy, Other Stuff, & Waiting... Too Long

Let's face it; many of us are procrastinators. In genealogy we should not wait too long to do tasks such as contacting people. No one kn...

19 October 2018

Food Friday : Red Cabbage

Another great side dish for your upcoming German dinner is Red Cabbage. The recipe below is simple to make and tastes great. Warning, be car...

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