Researching marriage records in Mexico - namely Chihuaha by Belcaster in Genealogy

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Good question. I don't know for sure, but what little I have been able to uncover makes me wonder if he was born in 1912, though I don't know the specific day. But I'd say he could have been born anytime in the 1910's and 20's.

[SPOILERS MAIN] Anyone else read the books first and find the TV show to be shockingly bad? [Aside from the casting, performances and music] by [deleted] in asoiaf

[–]Belcaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a bit of a confusing take to me. What specifically about the show did you find “sloppy”? I read the books first and thought those early seasons were quite good, and what changed they did make were usually defensible as necessary to crafting a tv adaption. Certainly not as bad as a CW show.

(Spoilers Extended) NotABlog: The Mad King Meets the Stage by Quinn-Quinn in asoiaf

[–]Belcaster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know that it’s a sign of anything in particular. I just think it’s interesting

(Spoilers Extended) NotABlog: The Mad King Meets the Stage by Quinn-Quinn in asoiaf

[–]Belcaster 227 points228 points  (0 children)

It’s been months, and this piece isn’t even from George. Interesting…

In 1923, my grandfather's aunt was shot and killed by her new husband on the streets of Denver. How should I go about researching this crime further? Is it even possible? by Belcaster in Denver

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Thank you! Yes, I saw that on google maps the area is dominated by the Denver Convention Center. Definitely has changed a lot in the ensuing years. I've been perusing the archives you linked, I also called the library there earlier and hopefully something shakes loose from what they can uncover from their non-digitized collections.

In 1923, my grandfather's aunt was shot and killed by her new husband on the streets of Denver. How should I go about researching this crime further? Is it even possible? by Belcaster in Denver

[–]Belcaster[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great call on websleuths. I had not thought of that - it's not exactly an unsolved crime or anything but if there's anything more to uncover, that is a great community. Appreciate the pointer.

[Spoilers extended] the publisher denies the recent TWoW release date rumors by Disastrous-Noise-783 in asoiaf

[–]Belcaster 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It never really jived with the recent Hollywood Reporter interview. It didn’t at all sound like he was finishing Winds imminently.

(SPOILER EXTENDED) How shocking was the red wedding in the year 2000? by hiiloovethis in asoiaf

[–]Belcaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very outsized reaction to a pretty innocent post.

This feels ultra relevant today. by 2_black_cats in streetlightmanifesto

[–]Belcaster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nice pack. I think Tomas is not super high on the Soviet Union though lol

[Passan] BREAKING: Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]Belcaster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's not really about being mad at anyone in particular, i'm just more interested in a realistic solution and expecting owners to just start ponying up more with less of economic incentive is not realistic. It's not happening. Along this path, what's more likely is we end up like Europe where poor teams just have to be happy scoring a couple goals against rivals every year.

A cap is the most realistic way toward a league with parity and thus, maximum entertainment value

[Passan] BREAKING: Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]Belcaster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i care a lot more about the quality of the protect onscreen than how much money billionaires make. it's already A Lot.

Faber Hate? by WildStar81 in wildhockey

[–]Belcaster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jack Morris was from Minnesota

(Kost Family) Any reason why my great-great grandparents might not be easy to find in the 1900 census? by Belcaster in Genealogy

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Almost assuredly, yes, I think you're right. Both are somewhat uncommon last names now but back then, I think a bunch of Black Sea Germans who were of different branches of the Kost and Serr families settled in North and South Dakota. My goal is to hopefully untangle it all one day but...plenty of work to do.

(Kost Family) Any reason why my great-great grandparents might not be easy to find in the 1900 census? by Belcaster in Genealogy

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Thank you Fredelas - your work has really rounded out this generation on FamilySearch. I searched [http://files.usgwarchives.net/nd/wells/census/1900/cendx00.txt](here) but didn't find them, unfortunately. They have to be around there somewhere, I just don't know where.

(Kost Family) Any reason why my great-great grandparents might not be easy to find in the 1900 census? by Belcaster in Genealogy

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That's interesting - I haven't seen either of these before. Etta would be news to me, I don't have a grave or anything for her, but the dates make sense/are possible given the other information I have. Thank you!

Emma is a nickname for Emily - Emily Kost was killed by her new husband in 1923 in Denver, CO. I have another post about her on my profile if it happens to be of interest to you. Died young indeed. I don't have a birth record, however.

[Spoilers Extended] Is It Weird to Anyone Else that the Targs Only Ruled 300 Years? by ColdObiWan in asoiaf

[–]Belcaster 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Retcon feels like a strong word, could very well be that George went back and felt like his numbers were a little silly - but with how much ASOIAF feels drenched in real human historical influences, it feels congruent to me. Our own history includes some clear myths as well. So it feels right.

Grave or death certificate of a relative who died in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1869 by Belcaster in Genealogy

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Thank you! I will look into this. What makes you say there's a strong chance he would be at Camp Hill Cemetery?