Event Lectures and Symposia Finding Female Ancestors: The (Almost) Lost Story of Maggie Thompson

Date and Location

Part of National Book Festival ; 2024 National Book Festival

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Maggie Thompson was born in Pennsylvania, prior to the Civil War. When a Library genealogist came upon her personal photo album, clues led to Library collections, the National Archives, local history and more — all coming together to reveal details about this female ancestor’s life. Her story is an example of what you might discover about past generations from your own family and community.

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