I grew up in the Charlotte area and am an alumna of UNC-Chapel Hill (go heels!). In addition to my professional work, I have a range of personal research experience, specializing in breaking down “brick walls” and navigating paper trails across the United States.
Applegate Genealogy 
How sweet!
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Aren’t they? And the back of the photo had the “happy to see you” caption–it’s perfect!
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Perfectly Pressed Pants
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So true–now I wonder how they did that. My clothes are always wrinkled, even after ironing!
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Haha, I remember when things had to get pressed or ironed – today’s wrinkled cotton does not resemble that of the past.
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I’m always scrambling in the five minutes I have before leaving for work. It’s bad–not one of my skills.
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Mary Lou’s expression says it all!
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She looks really happy–and a bit like me when I was little, actually.
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