Vol. 24, No. 30 — July 31, 2019
A Look at the 1840 US Federal Census
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The 1840 US federal census is the sixth one done by the United States, and the first one that has most of the pages still available for use by researchers today. It is a far more valuable research tool for genealogy than you might imagine. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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Do You Have a Jewish Surname in Your Family Tree? Here are Some Meanings
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Do you have a Jewish surname in your family tree? If so, you will want to know its origin and meaning. Knowing this allows you to know the story of this branch of your family tree. Here is what you need to know about your ancestral Jewish surnames...
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Curtis King: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
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While there were plenty of very young and very old people to be soldiers during the Civil War, only one has the distinction of being the oldest verified mustered soldier. That person is Curtis King, who was eighty years old when he enlisted. Here is his amazing story.
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American Folklore: Oklahoma
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I hope you're enjoying the folklore series as much as I am. This week we arrive in Oklahoma. It was explored by the Spanish in 1541, claimed by the French in the 1700s, and became part of the United States in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. It was a territory for Native Americans until 1888. It has plenty of intriguing folklore. Here are some of the highlights.
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The State Capitals: Connecticut
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This time we continue our state capital series to Hartford, Connecticut. As the oldest city in the state, it earned that status by default. No one ever truly questioned that Hartford should be the capitol of the area. The city has a long and interesting history. Here is what you need to know about Hartford.
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If you haven't had the opportunity to download Genealogy Helps #7 you can do so by clicking here. Including topics such as...
- 9 exciting volunteer opportunities for genealogists
- 8 things new genealogists waste money on
- The 4 best free genealogy websites
- Why it’s important to preserve ancient family traditions
- Oregon Trail ancestry: Did your ancestors travel the trail?
- Tricks for finding the unknown burial location of an ancestor
- European censuses
- And much, much more…
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