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In this episode, Robbie Gorr introduces us to the morose but fascinating world of death heirlooms, explaining what they are and what we can learn from them.
Feature: Death-related Family Heirlooms
Death-related family heirlooms may seem a bit macabre by today’s standards, but they may actually hold details that are valuable to your genealogy research.
Robbie Gorr, author of the article Memento Mori, explains what to look for and what these items can tell you about your ancestors.
Examples mentioned:
Read Memento Mori by Robbie Gorr in the Sept / Oct 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine.
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In this episode, Robbie Gorr introduces us to the morose but fascinating world of death heirlooms, explaining what they are and what we can learn from them.
Feature: Death-related Family Heirlooms
Death-related family heirlooms may seem a bit macabre by today’s standards, but they may actually hold details that are valuable to your genealogy research.
Robbie Gorr, author of the article Memento Mori, explains what to look for and what these items can tell you about your ancestors.
Examples mentioned:
Read Memento Mori by Robbie Gorr in the Sept / Oct 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine.
Visit Our Sponsor
Newspapers.com
Use promo code ‘FamilyTreeMagazine’ for a 20% discount on your subscription. Sign up today at Newspapers.com and embark on a journey of discovery!
Sign Up for Our Free Genealogy Newsletter
The Genealogy Insider email newsletter includes a digest of articles, including one or two free articles in each newsletter. Daily and weekly options.
Join the conversation – Follow Family Tree Magazine on social:
Listen to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems podcast available at her website, and all major podcasting services, or download the Genealogy Gems Podcast app.

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