Vol. 25, No. 21 — May 20, 2020
Looking for Probate Records in Your Genealogy Research: Why You Should
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As a genealogist, you probably already know you should be looking for the wills of your ancestors. Wills can be very sparse, or they can contain a treasure trove of genealogical information such as the names of spouses, parents, siblings, children, and other, possibly previously unknown, relatives. You can also get an idea of the relationship between the will-writer and the people named in it based on what they were or were not given, and you can learn about the
economic situation of the writer of the will, as well...
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A Great American Tradition: The Summer Camps of Our Youth
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Summer camps are one of those great American pastimes that many of us remember from the days of our youth. If you went to a camp, then you probably cherish those memories—bright summer days, outdoor activities, themed activities based on whatever your camp specialized in, and of course, camp food! Whatever type of camp you or your children have attended, you know one thing is true: Camps are all about tradition. Generation after generation enjoys the same songs, the
same activities, and the same campgrounds. For some, it’s almost a rite of passage to send their children to the same camps they went to as youngsters.
And it might surprise you to learn that summer camps are a relatively recent development. They weren’t always what they are now! Keep reading if you want to learn more about their history...
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The State Capitals: Louisiana
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Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. It has a long history of human habitation, as well as a rich and multi-layered history of European and African settlement. This makes it unique among the American state capitals. Here is what you need to know about the intriguing Baton Rouge.
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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 20
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Now you can listen along to The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 20, The Treasure of Francis Wainwright.
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Paul Caponigro: The Great Artists
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Paul Caponigro is one of the top masters of landscape photography in the world. Starting out as a hobbyist as a teenager, he moved to professional ambition by the time he was in college. This is the story of his remarkable and still ongoing career that encompasses more than seven decades of world landscape history.
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