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100 Years Ago – February Diary Entries

Since 2018 is Latvia’s centennial, I am bringing my postings of diary entries in line with the centennial, so that you can see this on-the-ground narrative of someone who was right there in Latvia as the events leading up to

Antra February 2, 2018January 4, 2018 family, migration, Valmiera, war No Comments

100 Years Ago – January Diary Entries

It has been some time since I posted new diary entries from my great-grandfather’s sister’s (Alise Tešs, maiden name Francis) diary, and I’ve done that so that I could bring them in line with the centennial of when they were

Antra January 4, 2018 family, migration, Valmiera, war No Comments

Give Latvia the Gift of You

As many of you will know, today is November 18, which means it is Latvia’s Independence Day! This year, Latvia celebrates 99 years, which means that next year – 2018 – is the centennial! Celebrating a centennial is a big

Antra November 18, 2017 administrative, education, giveaways, resources No Comments

Free Email Course!

The most important tool in your arsenal in your Latvian genealogy journey is Raduraksti – but are you really using it to its full potential? If you’re new to Latvian genealogy, the website can be daunting – but don’t worry,

Antra February 8, 2017February 25, 2017 administrative, education, giveaways, Raduraksti, records, resources 1 Comment

Latvian Genealogy Boot Camp!

So it’s that time of year again – holidays, presents, and soon the New Year! Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? I know one of mine is to get back to blogging more regularly, since I haven’t really had

Antra December 23, 2016 administrative, education, geography, languages, Raduraksti, records, resources, surnames No Comments

Steps to Latvian Genealogy Success!

Mark your calendars – on October 2nd, I am launching my new subscription program, “Steps to Latvian Genealogy Success”! Who is this program for? This program is for people who want to do their own Latvian genealogical research, but are

Antra September 19, 2016 administrative, education, languages, records, surnames No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Zigītis Zaļlapa, 1926-1936

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Top

Antra August 23, 2016August 7, 2016 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Mandelbergs Family

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Cross

Antra August 16, 2016August 7, 2016 photographs, Rīga No Comments

Giving the Gift of Family History

Are you considering giving the gift of family history this Christmas (or other winter holiday)? If you are, don’t wait until the last minute! Especially if you want the sights of summer included! If you head over to my Services

Antra August 11, 2016August 6, 2016 administrative, professional No Comments

Tombstone Tuesday – Indriķis Austers, 1876-1941

In this series, I am providing pictures of tombstones from Latvian cemeteries, all with death dates prior to 1945. I do not have any further information on the people mentioned. Photo taken by me, August 2015. Click to enlarge. Top

Antra August 9, 2016August 7, 2016 photographs, Rīga No Comments
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