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Each month the Family History Library adds new books to its collection. From patent rolls to individually produced family histories, these books are collected and cataloged. Many represent recent research but may provided information dating back centuries. To see what Continue reading New Books at the Family History Library
Learning to read and use U.S. Federal Census Records is probably the most critical skill almost a genealogists can learn for research the past 230 years. Each census attempts to identify every person tied to a family and a residence. Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: U.S. Federal Census Records
If I were to summarize what I remember learning about American History in public school, it would go something like this: In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue Then the Pilgrims came to Plymouth Rock People came from Europe, mostly Continue reading History of Louisianna: From Its First Discovery and Settlement to the Present Time [1842]
Forms help researchers organize their thoughts, their notes, their contacts, their data, in essence, their research. Over the years, I have seen, even created, many form packs. Some are creative, some useful. Occasionally, I will come across some forms that Continue reading House History Starter Pack: All you need to become your own house detective (and Great for Genealogists as well)
Wills & Probate Records: A Guide for Family Historians is a publication of the British National Archives. This books examines family law records, which provide a wealth of detail about individuals and families. Social status, wealth, personal character and more Continue reading Wills & Probate Records: A Guide for Family Historians
Photography was still in its infancy when the Civil War began. Capturing a single image involved staging a camera, the mixing of chemical, the use of fragile glass plates, and other long and intensive processes just to produce a single Continue reading Finding the Civil War In Your Family Album
You probably already use FamilySearch. But, how often have you taken advantage of the site’s wikis to improve your research. Some of you are highly proficient in specific areas of research. Now is your opportunity to contribute. You can add Continue reading Creating Research Wikis at FamilySearch
Since Columbus introduced (or re-introduced if you prefer) the Americas to Europe, people have come, wave after wave, seeking a new life in the rich new world. America, since its colonial days, has experienced an almost never ending flow of Continue reading The First Wave: German Immigration to American
Americans have come to expect certain freedoms and civil rights. One right is it to live just about anywhere one can afford to without undo legal prejudice. Sure, there may still exist racial, religious, or other such biases, but legally Continue reading Warning Out in New England 1656-1817
Maureen A. Taylor, expert in historical photography, and author of Preserving Your Family Photographs: How to Care for Your Family Photographs—from Daguerreotypes to Digital Imaging, Fashionable Folks: Hairstyles 1840–1900, and More Dating Old Photographs 1840–1929, has turned her “Fashionable Folks” Continue reading Fashionable Folks: Bonnets and Hats 1840-1900
Recently we have reviewed a number of books on Irish genealogical research in specific counties. One of the key record types found across the country, if not the most prevalent record, are church records. Not just church records for one Continue reading Irish Church Records
“There is no town so poor that its past hasn’t furnished something worth embalming for posterity.” – Boston Transcript, February 23, 1898 This quote stands as the leading page to Chapter1 of a History of Pelham, Massachusetts from 1738 to Continue reading History of Pelham, Massachusetts from 1738 to 1898
I first thought to introduce this book with a short poem of my own creation. However, I found the results to corny to share. So, in a far simpler introduction, let me just say this blog takes a look at Continue reading Tracing Your Limerick Ancestors
Over the years, it has been heard many times on the news were an actor or other personality in the public limelight states that if such and such legislation passes, or if so and so is elected to office that Continue reading Research Guide to Loyalist Ancestors
The awarding of medals has become an invaluable part of military history, as well as the personal history for those who won them. Many family historians have collected the medals of their ancestors as family heirlooms. However, how many genealogists Continue reading Medals: The Researcher’s Guide