The Civil War raged from 1861-1865; however, did you know there was a 30-year COLD WAR before the Civil War that proceeded it like a cancer? This fresh perspective on the Civil War is important for both historian and family historian alike. This Cold War ran from 1832-1861 (29 years) […]
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Find-A-Grave has become a very important tool for genealogists, especially since Ancestry has employed them as an official source. The Find-A-Grave community is full of robust, caring individuals who have taken the time and energy to honor their ancestors by creating memorial pages that are available for public genealogical research.
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Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is going to Make America Great Again. Who is going to stand up for Donald Trump? Because right now he needs our continued support and prayers. #MAGA Since taking office on January 20, 2017 Donald Trump has been facing what
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Did you know you might be overlooking hidden information in Ellis Island Ship Manifests? There’s more there than meets the eye if you take the time to snoop around. Here’s 6 ways you should train yourself to scan for each time you look at an Ellis Island Ship manifest; in
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How do you find you ancestors on a ship manifest? Well, here’s a few tricks I’ve learned to successfully find a few of my own! Nothing is more satisfying than finding a name of an ancestor on a historical document, especially one that connects you to the ‘old world.’ Knowing
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There are literally THOUSANDS of books on the Civil War, here’s 5 recommended Civil War authors and books that are historically accurate, well written, and balanced in their approach to both the North and South. The trick is to understand the difference between Civil War authors and books. Some authors
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Here’s 3 facts about the Civil War I bet you didn’t know. From President Abraham Lincoln to a little-known maritime disaster, there’s much more to this historic contest that meets the eye. I hope what you read makes you want to learn more about the American Civil War, aka The
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The Civil War in America ran from 1861-1865, but what was it about? What were people fighting for and why did they choose to fight? The answer can be found not in ideologies and political doggerel, but in personal choice. The answer to what made the Civil Was such a
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What do those less than 1% or 2% ‘DNA trace results’ or ‘low confidence regions’ mean when it comes to DNA and your genetic history? What are they anyway and what do they mean for Europeans carrying non-European genetic markers? The answer is more akin to “fuzzy logic” rather than
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A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The Story in Our Genes is a must read! Here’s why. I found this gem while in the Sydney International Airport waiting for a flight out of Australia. As a family historian and self-proclaimed book nerd, the title just leapt out at
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If you wiki the terms Gene, Genome and Chromosome you’ll be in a world of confusion as neither definition is succinct nor static. Making sense of basic genetics revolves around understanding these terms as they permeate every aspect of genetics from the morosely academic to the basic ancestry DNA test.
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For all you gin lovers I’ve found the ultimate Gin and Tonic recipe at the intersection of TASTE and COST. This combination is going to blow your mind how good it is! Try all the high dollar gins you want, this best gin and tonic recipe for your money is
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There’s a 2.7% chance that you do! We all want to know where we come from in the distant past, but would YOU want to have Neanderthal DNA? Are they even human anyway? Misconceptions abound with regard to these grunting, ugly, fugly, cavemen, often hurled as an epithet of derision.
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Answer the following question and you’ll know which is better, Ancestry DNA or Family Tree DNA? “What is the scope of your research?” You see, each site offers a slightly different menu of choices and both DNA establishments have their own proprietary recipes to he consumed. No pun intended. Well,
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Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys reveals the grace and strength of the Lithuanian nation in one of its darkest hours. The story of Lina and her family is one of the most powerful I have ever read and is at the same time a tragedy of epic proportions
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