Vol. 25, No. 29 — July 16, 2020
What is an Abstract and Why Do You Need to Use Them in Genealogy Research?
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What is a genealogical abstract? Do you need to take one when you’re researching? Here’s an explanation of abstracts and when you should use one in genealogy.
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Its bite-sized episodes are perfect for busy researchers, with tightly focused topics. You’ll enjoy the thrill of the hunt, the adventure, and the excitement of researching your ancestors.
What is the History of Daylight Savings Time, and Why Do We Have It?
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Daylight Savings Time is an idea that has been around for more than 100 years, and was implemented nationwide in Germany a little over a century ago. Here is its history, and how (and why) it is used today.
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Please keep in mind that this free lookup service is a means of pointing you in a direction to finding more information about your ancestors. I do not research family lines since I do not have the time to do so.
10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for July
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With the dog days of summer and the month of July approaching, you may be thinking of some genealogy projects to occupy you during the long, hot days coming up. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do in July that are outside of the average genealogical research you do, and these things should keep you occupied and entertained while you wait for the weather to cool off and school to start again. If you are looking for some fun and creative
genealogical projects for July, here they are.
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Here are some sources you should be using. Some are free and some are fee-based. I’ll continue to make updates to this page so you may want to bookmark for future reference and convenience.
Jacquetta of Luxembourg: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
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Jacquetta of Luxembourg played an important part in the beginning of the Wars of the Roses. Though she didn't live to see the war end, she knew she had founded a royal line that may go on for centuries... and, it did. Her direct descendants, through her eldest daughter, still sit on the throne of the United Kingdom today. Direct descendants from her other children and grandchildren range from members of the British nobility to commoners all over the
world.
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The State Capitals: Missouri
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Jefferson City is the capital of the state of Missouri. It was once the home of an elusive ancient Native American people called the Mound Builders. Lewis and Clark went through there on their famous expedition. While it started out as a tiny town, it is an important city today. Here is the story of Jefferson City.
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