Genealogy, Family History, Research Methodology
Old city directories, dating back as early as the 19th century, are an invaluable resource for genealogists. These documents provide a wealth of information about individuals and businesses, serving as a bridge to our past. This guide will help you navigate and interpret city directories from 1822 to 1995, enhancing […]
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Is there a better site than Ancestry? Genealogy research has become increasingly popular, with many people turning to online platforms to trace their family histories. Ancestry.com is one of the most well-known platforms, offering a vast array of records and tools to help users build their family trees. However, its
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Exploring your family history can be a fascinating journey, free genealogy research helps unravel tales of your ancestors and connects you with your heritage. However, this journey can often seem daunting and expensive. Fortunately, the internet offers a wealth of resources that allow you to conduct free genealogy research. In
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Genealogy is not merely a study of names and dates; it’s a journey into the intricate web of familial relationships that span generations. Among the most intriguing and sometimes confusing aspects of genealogical research are cousin relationships “once removed.” In this detailed blog post, we will delve into the nuances
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In an era where uncovering our ancestry feels as thrilling as solving a mystery, popular DNA tests have become the go-to tool for discovering our genetic heritage. These tests offer a fascinating peek into our past, revealing where our ancestors roamed, the traits we’ve inherited, and sometimes even unexpected connections
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Am I allowed to use a Coat of Arms for my Surname? That is the million dollar question to which the answer is both YES and NO. I will cover the DO’s and DON’Ts of using a Coat of Arms for your surname (family name) and also cover the use
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The 2020 Census is a once in a decade opportunity! Although Census 2020 issues range broadly from information security breaches to fines, it is in our best interest as a nation to complete it. This article will take you through some of the issues and outline a bit of our
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Here’s how to sort through Ancestry DNA matches, eliminate all the extraneous results that you’ve seen time and time again and rekindle your interest in Ancestry.com! It’s very simple using Ancestry’s new and improved search tools for your DNA matches. All you have to do is set the search parameters
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I watch the Moonshiners TV show religiously and realized that my ancestors come from the same places as the shiners so I created a map! As a family historian it’s the coolest thing to note that I have a genealogical connection to places near to the Moonshiners TV show personalities
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October 2019 saw new Ancestry ethnicity estimates rolled out. This article will show you how to understand and interpret them with precision. What you most likely have noticed between your past results and your current results are either NEW categories that were not there or OLD categories that have disappeared.
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Castle Garden, aka Castle Clinton, was the very FIRST immigration processing station in the US, which predated even Ellis Island. Your records may be there! Stationed in New York harbor at the very lower tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Garden sits directly across the water from Ellis Island. What makes
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You definitely want to photograph cemetery headstones the right way once and not have to go back a second time. There is a method of taking pictures and documenting a cemetery, or a section of a cemetery, so that you will have all of the necessary information that you need
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Find out why I give the MyHeritage PedigreeMap a rating of 5 out of 10. It’s great but there are major limitations as well. There are bugs in the system so here are the positives and negatives, pros and cons, the pluses and minuses, the good and bad about this
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Manasco Cemetery is located in Walker County, Alabama, tucked away in the beautiful countryside surrounding Townley. Townley sits west of Jasper, northeast of Fayette and surrounded by other small towns such as Carbon Hill, Glen Allen, Berry, and even the eponymous Manasco, one of Alabama’s many ghost towns. Manasco Cemetery
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Put simply, the “shiny object syndrome” is about distractions and fractions. It’s where you encounter distractions and only accomplish a fraction of what you should have. Sadly, only a fraction of your potential. Shiny Object Syndrome, as its name denotes, is the loss of focus in being distracted not by
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