Linda Aguanno - Heir Research, Family History and Genealogy Coaching

10/27/2025

This is a great synopsis of hidden burial grounds in NYC. When doing my own family research years ago, I discovered that one of my direct ancestors was buried in what was now a playground in Queens.

I agree with progress. I agree in providing green spaces in an urban environment. I understand that during urban developing, not everyone could afford to have their ancestors or loved ones relocated to another cemetery. It is also possible that many of them (especially in Potters Fields) didn't even have markers. However, I don't agree with forgetting those that helped shape the city, not to mention what a genealogical woe it causes for researchers like myself. That being said, I appreciate this article.

Are any of your ancestors buried in a plot that is no longer a cemetery?

https://www.untappedcities.com/surprise-what-nyc-former-cemeteries-are-now/

Once graveyards in New York City, these locations are now well-known parks, parking lots, and apartments, from Bryant Park to Madison Square Park.

10/21/2025

The State Archives can assist you in preparing for records disasters. We provide information on developing records disaster plans and have grants to support disaster preparedness and records recovery. https://www.archives.nysed.gov/records/topic-disaster-management

10/17/2025

I wish I could go back in time and see the framed houses that used to be in Manhattan before the skyline grew.

Here is the Murray House which stood in Manhattan and once lived in by the Murray family in the Murray Hill section. Doh!

It was later moved to Flushing, Queens where it stills stands today.

10/17/2025

I truly love what I do.

10/16/2025

Who wants to do a crossword puzzle from a 1937 Roanoke Times issue?

10/12/2025

Guess what this is? There are several on the walls of the Bowne House in Flushing.
It’s a painted over gas lamp fitting with cap where a gas wall lamp used to be! You may see this in other 19th century homes if the fittings weren’t removed. I actually love that they weren’t removed in this home. It helps show the transition from candlelight to gas and then to electric in the home.

10/11/2025

To the naked eye this may look like a fence post or some other piece of wooden structure from long ago, however it is actually a grave marker. The Society of Friends(aka Quakers) historically used these markers to mark graves until they began using headstones to include just initials.

This marker made of Locust wood was found in the Underhill Cemetery Burying Ground of Oyster Bay, NY. It is a reminder of the Quaker past and a beautiful piece of history!

10/10/2025

Over the past two days, I had the privilege of guiding a personalized ancestral heritage tour through Greenwich, CT, Flushing, NY, and Oyster Bay, NY—walking in the very footsteps of my client’s ancestors.

Ancestral tours offer something genealogy alone cannot:
✨ The ability to stand where your 6th great-grandfather spoke at a town meeting
✨ To touch the home of your 4th great-grandmother
✨ To feel history become personal, real, and deeply meaningful

This is more than research—it’s connection, legacy, and storytelling brought to life.

I offer bespoke ancestral tours locally, combining expert genealogy with on-site historical guidance. It’s one of my favorite services to provide because the experience is unforgettable.

Areas include Southern Connecticut, Western New Jersey and New York: Westchester, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County

👉 Want to explore your family’s footsteps? Learn more here: https://ligenealogist.com/ancestral-tours

Fun fact: the voice in the back was not planned! I didn't even know my client was saying that until I replayed the video.

09/06/2025

Turn your passion for family history into a profession! 🌿

In this 90-minute live group coaching session, you’ll learn the essential steps to build a successful career as a professional genealogist. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your hobby to the next level, this workshop will give you the tools, confidence, and insider knowledge to begin charging for your expertise.

What you’ll gain:
✔️ How to position yourself in the genealogy market
✔️ Strategies for finding your first paying clients
✔️ Business basics every genealogist needs (pricing, contracts, marketing)
✔️ Common pitfalls to avoid when getting started
✔️ A Q&A session to answer your biggest questions

📅 Date & Time: September 17th 8pm EST
💻 Location: Live via Google Meet (link provided after registration)
🎟 Cost: $50 per person (limited spots available)

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09/04/2025

✨ From “victuals” in 1729 to farm-to-table today — food always tells a story 🍲

🌾 👉 Would you try an 18th-century recipe?
    •    Yes, please! 🍴
    •    Maybe just a taste 😅

09/04/2025

Yesterday I was very busy researching in the deeds, library records and probate records of Suffolk County, NY. I actually had to use the card catalog because… those still exist!

I cannot wait to tell you about the Bahamas case I am working on. It is truly fascinating!!!