26th Year, No. 34 — September 10, 2021
A Closer Look at Immigration Records #1
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People from Europe have been coming to North America for a thousand years. The more permanent European settlements, however, did not start being established until the late 16th and early 17th centuries. If you want to learn more about your early American ancestors and what their lives were like, a good place to start is immigration records. This is what you need to know about the most ancient type of immigration records...
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Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #2
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"The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy," by Kimberly Powell, is another must-have genealogy book for your personal library. This book helps you navigate the seemingly infinite world of the Internet to find your most elusive ancestors and living family members who you may not have met. This is an important guidebook for any level of genealogist, beginning or veteran...
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Old Newspaper Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #4
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One of the best sources of intimate genealogical information is old newspaper records. These records are much more accessible than they used to be, thanks to the Internet. Both beginning and experienced genealogists should be using them. This is what information you may find in old newspaper records...
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Mickey Mouse: Walt Disney an American Icon
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Arguably the most famous creation of Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse is an iconic cartoon character that is recognized around the world. No one knows why the public found the humble, anthropomorphized mouse so compelling, but his origin is well known. Here is the story of how Mickey Mouse was created...
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Fun Genealogy Projects for Kids #2
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A great project to do with kids who you want to become interested in genealogy is an interactive family tree, using as much media as possible. There are tons of different ways to approach this kind of project, so use your imagination as much as you like. This is a suggestion for one type of interactive family tree project you can do with your kids or your grandkids...
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Historical Postcard Giveaway
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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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| AF-535: Mickey Mouse: Walt Disney an American Icon | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-534: Death Record Alternatives: A Closer Look at Death Records #4 | Ancestral Findings
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| AF-533: Death Indexes: A Closer Look at Death Records #3 | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-532: Early Career: Walt Disney an American Icon | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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