Vol. 25, No. 50 — December 17, 2020
The 1890 Veterans Census: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
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There are several good substitutes for the 1890 US federal census. Just because it is gone does not mean you can’t find out what your ancestors were doing during that time, or the twenty years between the 1880 and 1900 censuses. The 1890 Veterans Census, aka Veterans Schedule, is an excellent 1890 census substitute. This is what you need to know about it...
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Christmas Traditions and Genealogy
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What clues do your family’s Christmas traditions hold to your genealogy? Heres how to use traditional Christmas customs around the world in genealogy research...
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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.
Ephemera: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
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Genealogical ephemera can be wonderfully useful in filling in the gaps left by the absence of the 1890 US federal census. You can find ephemera of all kinds in your grandma’s attic, in local archives and historical societies, scanned onto websites like Ancestry, and even for sale on eBay. These are some common types of
genealogy ephemera, and what information it can give you...
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Button Gwinnett: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Button Gwinnett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, although a relatively obscure one. Little was known of him prior to him placing his signature on that historic document. While he had a short political career both before and after signing it, Button was not on the historical scene for a long time. Still, his name is remembered in some places today. This is Button Gwinnett’s story...
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Who Was St. Nick (aka Santa Claus)?
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Santa Claus is sometimes referred to as St. Nicholas or Chris Cringle. It turns out, St. Nicholas was a real person who was known for kindness, his love of children, and for helping the needy, the ill, and sailors. Here is his true story, as well as how he transformed into our modern day Santa Claus...
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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.
Photography Clips: Experiencing People
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Sometimes experiencing people, getting to know them, leads to photographic opportunities. Here are thoughts on how people can inspire...
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Postcard Inspirations: Walt Disney’s: Theme Parks
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Walt Disney became interested in building a theme park early on, around 1950, after taking his family to a park he thought was an ideal vacation spot for children and their parents to enjoy each other’s company and have fun together. He did the research, put the plan into action, and the rest is history. Here is the story of Walt Disney’s theme parks located around the globe...
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