Vol. 25, No. 36 — September 10, 2020
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There are tens of millions of people in America with Irish ancestry, and even more around the world. Therefore, knowing about Irish traditions, such as wedding traditions, is important to genealogists with this ancestry. Here are some Irish wedding traditions you should know.
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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.
Locate Your Ancestors with Scottish Naming Patterns
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Scottish naming patterns of the past few centuries can provide excellent clues as to the names of parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents of your Scottish ancestors. If you have a brick wall Scottish ancestor, their name or the names of their children can be an enlightening guide past the wall. Here is the most common Scottish naming pattern of ancient times, as well as common ancient Scottish nicknames and name spelling variations to look for in your
genealogy work.
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Recommended Genealogy Resource
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This is the premier genealogy site on the Internet. With billions of records from all over the world, you can do much of the initial legwork of your genealogy on this site alone. It has every U.S. census, each with a searchable index, old newspaper records, military records, city directories, old yearbook records, old photographs users have uploaded, user uploaded family trees, and more. It is also an excellent place for getting in touch with other relatives you may
not have met before who are working on the same line or lines as you.
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The State Capitals: Oregon
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Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon. It has a history of human habitation going back hundreds of years. Europeans didn’t show up there until fairly recently. When they did, Salem quickly became a large and important city, and eventually the capital city, in Oregon. Here is what you need to know about Salem.
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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.
The State Capitals: Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg is the capital of the state of Pennsylvania. Europeans first went to the area with the famous John Smith expedition of the early 1600s. The city has been an important one for various reasons and occasions during all of American history.
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Interested in a Professional Genealogy Career?
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Are you considering a career in genealogy? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you might have thought about it. It is an excellent and rewarding career for those who have a true passion for it.
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Using the 1890 US Veterans Schedule
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Did you know that alternative records exist to help you fill in the gaps left by the loss of most of the 1890 US federal census? There are several such sources. One of the most useful, but little use of these sources is the 1890 US Veterans Schedule. Here is what you need to know about it for your genealogy.
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What Was Life Like for Your Ancestors a Century Ago?
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The 1920s were a transformative decade in American history. In some ways, this decade even changed the world. What were your ancestors doing a century ago? What was life like for them? Knowing more about the 1920s will let you know more about your ancestors during that unique time.
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Samuel Adams: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Samuel Adams was the second cousin of US President John Adams, and like his cousin, he served at the Continental Congress and was instrumental in America gaining independence. In fact, Samuel was most outspoken about independence, and was a notorious thorn in the side of the British before the Revolution. This is his story.
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Are you truly photographing the things you love, or are you unknowingly letting trends guide you? Here are some thoughts to help you find out!
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