25th Year #40 — October 7, 2020
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Genealogy conferences are largely going to be held online this year because of quarantine and lockdowns. This does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, attending a conference online may be more enjoyable than you imagined. This is what you need to know about attending online genealogy
conferences...
Charles Carroll: Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He is best remembered for adding “of Carrollton” after his name on the Declaration, but was well known for other things at the time. In addition to being a passionate supporter of the cause of independence for the American colonies, Charles was one of the wealthiest men in the colonies at the time. His descendants still own one of his valuable manor homes
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6 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for October
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Looking for some genealogy projects for October? Here are six you must do...
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1940s?
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What were your ancestors doing in the 1940s? This interesting decade saw America enter WWII, and also brought an end to the war. It is best known for that, but other things were going on then, too. Here are some things that may have impacted the everyday lives of your 1940s ancestors–or maybe even you, if you were there...
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More Tips on Female Ancestors
Your female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find, because of name changes and being absorbed into her husband’s identity. This is particularly true of those ancestors who lived before 1850. There are numerous tips out there for finding them. Here are a couple more that you may not be aware of that
can help you get to know these mysterious ancient female family members...
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: Vermont
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Montpelier is the capital of the state of Vermont. It was visited by European fur traders as early as four centuries ago. Those interactions indirectly wiped out most of the area’s Native American inhabitants. Though it is the least populous state capital, Montpelier has a ton of positive spirit. This is what you need to know about Montpelier...
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1870s?
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The 1870s were a decade of change for both America and the world. There was the period of Reconstruction in the United States after the Civil War. Imperialism rose in other countries around the world. New inventions were made, and culture changed in meaningful ways. These are some of the things your 1870s ancestors may have enjoyed or celebrated...
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The State Capitals: Virginia
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The city of Richmond is the capital of the state of Virginia. It was the traditional home of the famous Powhatan Native American tribe that produced Pocahontas. It was also one of the earliest English settlements in North America. Richmond has been an important location in American history from the beginning. This is what you need to know about it...
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"Brain training" seems to be one of the fads making the rounds lately. At least, I keep seeing ads for brain training apps for our phones and other such things. All of them promise to make you sharper, to improve memory, brain health, and even stave off things like dementia. I’m not entirely sure about
those claims, but I do know that for photographers, it is possible to train our brains to see potential photographs...
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