Vol. 20, No. 109 - December 30, 2015
5 Substitutions for the 1890 Census |
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Most of the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was destroyed in a fire in the 1930’s. This leaves a large, annoying 20 year gap in census records for
genealogists. As any genealogist knows, a lot of things can happen in families in 20 years. It is enough time for a child to be born, grow up, get married, and move away from home, and have a child of their own. The family could move, possibly many times. Lots of other things can happen in that time, and the absence of the 1890 census represents a significant loss of family knowledge for people with ancestors in America between 1880 and 1900, when the prior and next censuses were taken. Because
so many genealogists rely on the census to point them in the direction of further research sources, it might seem like there are no other records to tell them what was going on in their family in that 20 year gap. The good news is that this isn’t true. There are other sources of information available to you that can fill in this missing information. Here are five of them you should definitely be using... Read More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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Your family reunion should be about communion with family as well as family history. Here are 11 ways to incorporate genealogy research into your reunion…
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3 Genealogy Conferences You Must Attend |
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There are some wonderful national genealogical conferences held around the country each year. Some are put on by genealogical societies, and some are put on by colleges. There are even some conferences you can get college credit for attending. If you are serious about becoming a better researcher and taking your family history work to the next level, breaking through those brick walls, you really need to attend a genealogical
conference once in a while. You’ll sit in on seminars, meet vendors, connect with other genealogists, and much more. Whether you decide to go each year or only once, you should seriously consider attending one or more of these top three genealogical conferences in the country... Read More
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Essential Tips and Techniques for Captivating Sports Photography |
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I was recently given the assignment to photograph a race with more than 16,000 runners and that led me to think about what a delightful challenge sports photography really is. Whether you’re a professional looking to hone your skills or you’d simply like a great collection of images from your children’s sporting events, here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks for sports photography. Put these tips to work for you, and
you’ll certainly make the most of any sporting event! Read More
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