Vol. 23, No. 42 — October 25, 2018
The Origin and Meaning of Your Dutch Surname |
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Do you have Dutch surnames in your family tree, or is your own surname of Dutch origin? Knowing the meaning and origin of Dutch surnames can tell you more about your ancestors than you may imagine, thanks to the interesting history of surnames in The Netherlands. Here’s the story. Read More
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Robert Smalls: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War |
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Robert Smalls was an African-American Civil War soldier, politician, businessman, and humanitarian who rescued his family from slavery in one of the most daring escapes of the Civil War. A respected man of his time by both African-Americans and whites, he was a hero and a leader in many different ways, both in the war and after it. Here is his incredible story. Read More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast |
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Do you feel like you've reached a point where you have no other resources to search for your ancestors? Don't forget about alternative sources. They may just have the clues you need to move forward. Today you’ll learn how to use these sources.
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5 Genealogy-Themed Christmas Gifts |
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Are you looking for genealogy-themed Christmas gifts to give this year? Here are five that won't cost much money to make, but that your relatives will adore. Read More
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Why It’s Important to Preserve Ancient Family Traditions |
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Do you need some new ideas for building your family tree? If you’re a beginner to genealogy, or even if you are a veteran, you may sometimes think you have looked at all the sources that could possibly exist on your family lines. This may lead you to a brick wall that seems insurmountable. The good news is that there are always new avenues to explore that may lead you to the answers you
seek. If you need some fresh genealogy tips to help you take your family tree back even farther, try these eight interesting ones you may not have considered. Read More
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Oregon Trail Ancestry: Did Your Ancestors Travel the Trail? |
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What was the Oregon Trail? Here's what you need to know about this important part of American History, and how you can discover whether your ancestors traveled it. Read More
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Researching ancestry is an exciting and fun pastime which many people are taking up thanks to the easy accessibility of records through the internet and other forms of research. Genealogy Helps, Volume 9, is an amazing resource which will help you to find records in some amazing and unusual places.
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Today's Photography Article
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Take Some Great Photos with RAPTOR Inc. |
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If you want to support a good cause with your photography, look no further than RAPTOR Inc. Take pictures of beautiful birds and support rehabilitation efforts! Read More
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