Vol. 24, No. 27 — July 10, 2019
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An In-Depth Look at the 1870 US Federal Census
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The 1870 US federal census is a valuable tool for genealogists looking for their families in America just after the Civil War. It is a census of a few important firsts, as well as one of a controversy that still gets brought up among social scientists to this day. Here is everything you need to know about the 1870 US federal census.
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Italian Surnames: Their History and Meaning
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If you have Italian ancestry, you are not alone. There are tens of millions of people, possibly more, in the United States who have Italian ancestors, and even more in other parts of the world, especially Italy itself. The Italian language is a rich and descriptive one, and it has — as one might expect — equally rich and descriptive (and sometimes just plain intriguing) surnames. Knowing the history and meaning of your own Italian surname, or that of an ancestor
can tell you a lot about that particular branch of your family tree, even going back to ancient times.
Here are the most important things you need to know about Italian surnames and their meanings.
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William Harvey Carney: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
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This African American Civil War hero who kept the Union flag aloft during extreme circumstances, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for it. He is widely considered to be the first African American Medal of Honor recipient. Join me today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast to learn more about this American Civil War hero.
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American Folklore: Oregon
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Admitted to the union in 1859 as the thirty-third state, Oregon first shows up in written records in the 1500’s, when Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo came to the area while sailing the North American Pacific coast in 1543. European nations routinely explored the area from that time until 1744, when Spanish, French, and British powers quarreled over the territory. It eventually became a British territory, then was divided between Britain and the United
States shortly before being admitted to the union as a state of America.
Naturally, with such a long history of human habitation behind it, Oregon is home to some rich and wonderful folklore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
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The State Capitals: Arkansas
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Phoenix, Arizona has the dual distinction of being the most populous of the state capitals, as well as the only state capital to have more than a million people living in it. Despite sounding like exciting places to live, with the business of government going on right in front of you, most state capitals are not metropolises. In fact, most of them are small, sparsely populated towns. Not Phoenix. It bucks the
trend.
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- African-American Genealogy Research for Beginners
- Techniques for Finding Your Ancestor’s Home or Land
- The War of 1812 and the Indian Wars: A Double Conflict How to interpret plat maps
- The Secrets of the 1840 Census, Revealed
- When to Hire a Professional Genealogist
- Irish Immigration Wave: The Emerald Isle Comes to America
- How Given Names Can Help You Identify Your Ancestor
- And much, much more…
Google Books for Genealogy Research | Genealogy Clips #60
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