Vol. 26, No. 2 — January 14, 2021
Land Records: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
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The US federal census is gone, meaning it is not available for modern genealogists to use. Its loss in a fire in the 1930s was a huge loss to genealogy. Yet, there are ways around the twenty year gap in information its absence left. Land records are one of those ways. This is what they are, where to find them, and how to use them.
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Lyman Hall: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Lyman Hall was one of three delegates from Georgia who signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. Originally from Connecticut, Lyman started his career as a minister, then became a teacher, and then a doctor of medicine. In doing so, he worked his way to South Carolina, and then Georgia, where he became a prominent citizen, which earned him a place at the Second Continental Congress. This is his story.
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1820s?
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The 1820s were a decade full of change and innovation in a number of ways. Transportation, culture, fashion, science, and more all made important changes and discoveries. These are some of the highlights of the decade that your ancestors might have known about, experienced, or enjoyed.
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Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here’s the story of Florida’s journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state.
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1810s?
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The 1810s were a decade that had a lot happening, both in the United States and around the world. There were events that impacted certain regions, some that affected the planet, and plenty of inventions and cultural contributions, as well. These are some of the highlights of that decade that your ancestors probably knew about, probably experienced, and may have enjoyed.
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George Washington, the Masons, the White House, and the Case of the Missing Cornerstone
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In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here’s the story of the missing cornerstone.
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1800s?
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The decade of the 1800s was one of scientific innovation, wonderful new discoveries, incredible culture, and classical fashion. All of these things would have been known by most of our ancestors in this decade, and maybe even personally experienced by them. These are the highlights of the 1800s that our ancestors would have probably known about.
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1790s?
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The 1790s were a decade of political upheaval around the world, but most particularly in France. The United States was a new nation, just getting its footing in the world. Scandinavia and Great Britain also saw some smaller upheavals of their own. These are the highlights of that decade that would have affected our ancestors.
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Photography Clips: Owning Mistakes and Learning From Them
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Prioritizing the search for meaning may be the secret to creating insightful images. Find out more about my thoughts here...
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Betty Taylor: Disney Inspirations
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Performing was Betty Taylor’s passion. She had a long, wonderful career on stage at Disneyland—and you can learn all about it here!
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