Vol. 25, No. 51 — December 25, 2020
The Military Service of Jimmy Stewart
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Jimmy Stewart is an American actor best known for playing George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Yet, there was way more to Jimmy Stewart than just a famous movie role and a successful acting career. Jimmy Stewart was a distinguished member of the US military during WWII, where he won several awards for his service, and achieved the highest military rank of any US actor. This is his military career story.
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State Censuses: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
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The 1890 US federal census is missing. There’s nothing we can do about that. There is, though, a way we can still find information on our relatives from this time period, even without it. In fact, there are several ways. State census records are one. This is what you need to know about these wonderfully valuable genealogical records.
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Town Directories: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
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Are you looking for a way to learn more about your 1890s-era ancestors and are frustrated by the absence of the 1890 US federal census? There are a lot of good substitutes for this information out there, and city and town directories are one of them. This is what they are and how they can help you fill in the 1880 to 1900 gaps on your family tree.
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The United States Under the Articles of Confederation: A Forgotten History
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The Articles of Confederation came before the Constitution. Our nation operated under them for 8 years. What were the Articles and why were they changed?
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Vital Records: Substitutions for the 1890 US Federal Census
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Most genealogists know the 1890 US federal census is gone. It leaves a large gap in the genealogical record, which can make it challenging to fill in information on your family tree, or connect the 1890 generation to the one before it. The good news is there are other records you can use to get the information you need. This is how to use vital records to get past the 1890 census.
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Photography Clips: The Best Laid Plans
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We all make plans to do photography, but life has a habit of changing those plans. Adaptability is key—and it takes a variety of forms.
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Wolfgang Reitherman: Disney Inspirations
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Wolfgang Reitherman distinguished himself in so many ways during his time as a Disney animator. Learn more about his inspiring life story here.
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