All things related to Genealogy and Family History
This is the biography of James Toone of Virginia. Born in England, he arrived in Virginia in 1651 and is the first of our TUNE surname in the United States. This historical biography is for all descendants of James Toone (c. 1625-1677) and all those carrying the Tune surname whose […]
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Welcome to your Anglo-Saxon History reading list of recommended books. I’ve covered a wealth of books from historical, to cultural, to genetic, to archaeological to inspire your imagination. The list includes books that I have read or have come recommended on the subject; and while no where near exhaustive (there
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The Plantagenet dynasty is the one that made England, “England.” This Plantagenet dynasty reading list are books in historical order spanning a dynasty that lasted over 330 years! Henry II inherited an challengingly complex kingdom from the previous Norman Dynasty. You may have your own favourite English dynasty, of course;
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The Norman Dynasty was one of profound change in England. This Norman dynasty reading list are books in historical order as a part of my English Reading Series. What follows is a suggested Norman dynasty reading list in proper historical order to satiate your thirst for English Norman history. The
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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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Wholesome TV shows are hard to find nowadays, sadly. But don’t despair I’ve got you covered in this list! Our core American family values have been eroded by mainstream media and all its sensationalist glory; however, there are a few “good” shows to be viewed. When I say “good,” I
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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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This is the story of Elijah Howton (1832-1884). Historically, the surnames Howton and Houghton are often used interchangeably; and while the origins of the Howton surname is English, my Howton roots in the United States are found exclusively in the South. This is a family history account of my 3rd
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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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Come take a tour of the University of Alabama Campus Quad with 65 photos I took while there! The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is a campus that is not only renown for its athletics, but also its old-world, colonial architecture. The oldest and most beautiful buildings were constructed of
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“The Origins of the Anglo-Saxons” by Jean Manco is how every book should be written: with preeminent scholarship and exquisite maps and supporting images. This masterpiece was compiled vis-à-vis Mary Hollingworth’s “The Medici Family” or Christopher De Hamel’s “Remarkable Manuscripts” and is a trend in publishing I hope to see
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