Vol. 21, No. 59 — August 18, 2016
English Settlers in Barbados |
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Barbados is a Caribbean island that is part of the British colonial network. It was an actual colony from 1625 to 1966. It is now a self-governing constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as the titular head of state. It has a long history with humans, going possibly back as far as three thousand years ago, with definite evidence of human habitation existing back to around 1,500 years ago.
The original settlers of the island came from the South American continent and seem to have come in three groups. The first group were known as the Saladoid-Barrancoid, which were followed about 1,200 years ago by the Arawaks, and finally, the Caribs, who came about 600 years ago. The Caribs
were the most politically organized among these groups, and they eventually became the rulers of the island until the Europeans discovered it... Learn More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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On today’s episode, I’ll talk about the invention of photography that lead indirectly to the modern world of genealogy, starting with getting photos done of older relatives.
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Free Genealogy eBook
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Genealogy Helps, Vol. 2
This 91-page free ebook is a collection of 30 articles that I've written over the years. You can learn about research basics, read interesting stories about historical locations and international searches and immerse yourself in historical lessons from the past. Whether you're a beginner looking to start researching a single person in your family or want to know where your
family came from overseas. The tips and tricks in this ebook can help you get started and on the path to understanding more about your ancestry.
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Did the Document Trail Run Dry? Here Are More Places to Look |
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One of the most frustrating things in genealogy is when the document trail seems to run dry. You’ve looked at everything you think you can possibly find on an ancestor, and it is still not enough to connect them to the generation before them or reveal who their parents were. You are stuck, with seemingly no way to take that line of your family tree back any further into the past. You may be
tempted to give up on that line as untraceable, but don’t do it. You’re probably reluctant to write it off, anyway. Genealogists, by nature, hate an unsolved mystery.
The good news is that you still have an excellent chance of solving that mystery. You just have to think outside the box regarding where you look for
information. Here are some sources you may not have considered that can yield the answers you seek... Learn More
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Free Genealogy Book Giveaway
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For the next several weeks I’ll be giving away copies of the book, “1-2-3 Family Tree: The Fastest Way to Create and Grow Your Family Tree“. Using the three steps explained in 1-2-3 Family Tree, anyone can master the basics of family history research. This resource also includes a training DVD featuring Megan Smolenyak. - No purchase necessary.
- One winner is selected at random on Wednesday of each week.
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The Louisiana Purchase Controversy |
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The Louisiana Purchase is one of the most well-known land purchases in American history. It doubled the size of the United States and was obtained at an incredible bargain from Napoleon Bonaparte, who wanted to divest of France’s holdings in America in order to fund his battles in Europe. U.S. President Thomas Jefferson was only too eager to take advantage of this unique and unprecedented
opportunity to increase the size and power of the United States... Learn More
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Learning How to Learn |
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I’ve said many, many times that photography is a never-ending learning experience. Even the best of us will still find more and more new things to remember as we traverse this art form. And as photographers, we are well aware of the fact that we’ll never stop learning. But, one thing that you might struggle with is the mechanics of learning.
You see, learning is not the same for everyone. Different people use vastly different ways to learn more efficiently. Experts across the field of education agree that there are three main styles of learning. I’ll explain those learning styles — and some examples of how to apply them to photography — so that you can learn all about your particular learning style and how to work with it... Learn More
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