Vol. 22, No. 45 — November 15, 2017
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Census Records |
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If you are a beginning genealogist or an experienced one, you have undoubtedly used census records in your research; at the very least, you have heard of them and how important they are in uncovering your family history. And, believe it or not, no matter how long you have been using census records, there are always new and interesting things to learn about them that can help take your research
even farther. There is hidden information in the census records you may not have noticed, no matter how many times you’ve looked at an entry... Read More
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America's First Ladies: Rachel Donelson Jackson, Emily Donelson, and Sarah Yorke Jackson |
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Our seventh First Lady was not just one woman, but three, and all were relatives of President Andrew Jackson. Jackson’s wife, Rachel Donelson Jackson, was technically First Lady, but never served, because she died between Jackson getting elected and inaugurated. In her place, Rachel’s brother’s daughter, Emily, took over First Lady duties for her late aunt. When Emily died of tuberculosis at
the young age of 29 during Jackson’s time in office, his daughter-in-law and wife of his adopted son, Sarah Yorke Jackson, took on the role... Read More
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GeneFoods: The Delicious History of Deviled Eggs |
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If you’ve been to any family gathering, picnic, or potluck in the United States, you have probably eaten, or at least seen, a deviled egg. The deviled egg is almost a cultural icon for intimate parties in this country. However, as American as they may seem, they did not originate here, and they exist in other varieties in different nations. As an example, these tasty treats are referred to as
deviled eggs in the UK, and as dressed eggs, eggs mimosa, stuffed eggs, and angel eggs in other parts of the world. They may also contain different ingredients than the familiar U.S. version. However, it all starts with one good egg... Read More
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The Science of Aerial Photography in World War I |
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The First World War, World War I or The Great War as it was more commonly known at the time, began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo and concluded with the ill-fated Treaty of Versailles in June 1919, although hostilities had ceased in November of 1918. The conflict drew in most of the major world powers and their empires in varying degrees
of involvement saw huge armies like never before and the development of new weapons which contributed to the slaughter as tactics and strategy remained firmly in the 19th century... Read More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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Have you ever considered going to your ancestral homeland to continue your family history research? You should. Today, I’ll talk about… why, and how to plan the perfect trip.
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Art is a Journey on a Winding Road |
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Art is a journey, one that takes us down many twists and turns, with many ups and downs along the way. Use each bump in the road as a source of inspiration! Read More
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