Vol. 21, No. 67 — October 12, 2016
How to Research the Birthplaces of Your Ancestors |
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You need to know where your ancestors were born. This information lets you know a lot about what their early life must have been like, and gives you a place to start looking for their parents, grandparents, and other generations before them. While it is not always possible to locate the place of birth, every attempt should be made, in order to create a more accurate, richer, more detailed,
and interesting family history.
If you are looking for the birthplace of an ancestor, here are the top places you should try searching...
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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What can you do if a genealogical record is sealed? In this episode, I’ll give you some techniques for getting your hands on sealed records you need for your genealogy research.
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Finding Unnamed Ancestors on the 1790-1840 Censuses |
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Have you used the 1790-1840 census records in your genealogy research? Many beginning genealogists skip these valuable record sources because they do not believe they will include anything useful for them. After all, these early census records only recorded the names of the heads of households. Everyone else in the household was nameless, though the 1810-1840 census records break down males and
females in each household by age group and free or slave status. The 1840 census even lists how many people living in the household are Revolutionary War veterans. This might not seem like much to go on to discover the people who lived with your early ancestors (and discover new ancestors in the process), but it can be done. You just have to know where to look for clues to the identities of those check marks under the gender and age categories on these old census records. Here’s how to do
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The Biltmore: A Beautiful Piece of American History You Must See in Person if You Can
The Biltmore Estate is a very popular tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. In fact, while Asheville is known for many wonderful things, it is perhaps best known for this unique American
estate. The estate is a beautiful piece of American architecture, with a fascinating history. Here's why you should make appoint to visit it... Learn More
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