Vol. 24, No. 29 — July 25, 2019
A Look at the 1850 US Federal Census
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The 1850 US federal census was a historic one in a few important ways. The most important and obvious is that it is the first one to record the names of everyone in a household, not just the head of household. This makes it an extraordinarily important one to genealogists. Here are the other things you need to know about this remarkable census.
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Have you ever used muster rolls in your genealogical research? If you are like most people, you have at least one ancestor who served in the military and/or a war. If they served prior to WWI, muster rolls can be an excellent source of genealogical information. Here is what you will find in them.
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David McMurtrie Gregg: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
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David M. Gregg was a renowned Civil War cavalry commander with the Union Army. He fought in numerous battles, and proved himself time and again to be an expert horseman. While he led no decisive victories, his service was a distinguished, if often overlooked one. Here’s his story.
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American Folklore: Rhode Island
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Rhode Island was an original British colony in North America, and the last colony to ratify the new US Constitution, making it the thirteenth official state. It may be the smallest state in size, but it more than makes up for that in its wealth of interesting and even intriguing local folklore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
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The State Capitals: Colorado
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Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado, and it is a prosperous, popular, and intriguing place. From humble beginnings as a gold mining camp, the city quickly became the dominant economic power in the American west. It continues to dominate today. Here is its story.
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If you haven't had the opportunity to download Genealogy Helps #6 you can do so by clicking here. Including topics such as...
- How to research Irish records without crossing the Atlantic
- 8 mistakes to avoid in your genealogy research
- History of US passport applications
- WWI draft cards, where to find them and what they can tell you
- 10 tools for genealogy research that you never thought you’d need
- The difference between wills and probate documents
- Family history questions you may not have thought to ask
- And much, much more…
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