A Closer Look at Family History Research

Published: Thu, 08/26/21

26th Year, No. 32 — August 26, 2021

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Death Indexes: A Closer Look at Death Records #3

If you are not able to locate a death certificate or an obituary for an ancestor, you may be able to find a date of death for them (as well as some other information) in a death index. There are three primary types of death indexes used in the United States. This is what you need to know about them...

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Cemetery Office: A Closer Look at Cemetery Records #1

If you have never explored cemetery records, you could be missing out on a potentially excellent source of genealogical information. These records can actually help you solve a few different types of family mysteries. You can find information here that is not on any vital record. This is what information you will find in most cemetery records...

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Vital Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #2

The next logical place for you to continue your beginning family history research is with vital records. These are typically birth, death, and marriage records. These are super important records to your genealogy research. This is the type of information you may find on these valuable record genres...

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William Paca: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

William Paca was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who was from Maryland. He came from a wealthy family, and began his political career early, pretty soon after starting his own legal practice. After being appointed to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration, he maintained a mixed legal and political career for the rest of his life. This is William Paca’s unique story...

Walt Disney an American Icon: His Childhood

While looking through my collection of Walt Disney postcards, I was inspired to talk about this household name in American culture and entertainment. While he is an American icon, he is known and beloved around the world. His childhood was a tough one, but it helped him to become the man the world knew and loved...

Historical Postcard Giveaway

I love collecting historical postcards from the United States. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’ve acquired several doubles throughout, and I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love American history and enjoy learning about historical locations, be sure to sign up for this special drawing.

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