Vol. 22, No. 31 — August 9, 2017
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When you begin your genealogy research, you will probably be using a family tree software program and using genealogy websites. Before long, you are bound to come across the term GEDCOM, probably on a research site or a genealogy message board. People in the genealogy field refer to GEDCOMs a lot, both in a hobbyist and professional way. You will likely wonder what this is and if it is
something you should be using.
Here is what you need to know about GEDCOMs. Read More
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Tips for Using Birth Records to Ensure Success in Your Genealogy |
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There are dozens, even hundreds, of different records you can use to compile your family history when doing genealogy research. Each one tells a different story about your ancestor. When you put them all together, resolve any discrepancies between them, and use your genealogical skills to read between the lines, you get a fuller, richer picture of your ancestor’s life and times. That’s the
ultimate goal of the advanced and/or professional researcher. Discovering as many records as you can that mention your ancestors is key to getting every last possible detail about their lives.
While you may think it’s a basic thing to use birth records in genealogy, these records can be useful for advanced
researchers in entirely new ways. Every genealogist should start with using the basic birth, death, marriage, and census records pertaining to their ancestors. Here are some tips for how advanced researchers can use birth records to ensure success in their genealogy. Read More
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James A. Garfield: America’s Extraordinary 20th President |
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James Abram Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881, to September 19, 1881. He is primarily remembered for being assassinated while in office, but Garfield was so much more than a historical footnote or bit of presidential trivia. He had impressive accomplishments before and during his brief presidency. Here is the story of the man behind the notation in
the history books... Read More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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Did your ancestor work for the railroad? If so, you’ll want to explore railroad records to find out more about them on today’s episode of the Ancestral Findings Podcast.
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Genealogy Helps, Volume 7 (Free eBook) |
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Filled with project ideas, genealogy resources, conferences and genealogy societies you can join, Genealogy Helps, Volume 7 is the ultimate resource for you. This edition even assists with how to
research and add beloved pets to your family tree, a fabulous addition for any genealogist. Get this 132-page ebook for today. I’ve set a minimum contribution to FREE and you’re welcome to give a donation of any amount. Thank you so much!
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A Brief History of the Photographic Lens |
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It is surprising, with as modern as our technology is today, how old photography really is. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the history of lenses, specifically. In fact, lenses have been around for hundreds of years, even though the camera itself came much later. Let’s take a quick walk through history to show you how the lens has evolved over the ages. Read More
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