26th Year, No. 6 — February 17, 2021
A Look at the 1840 US Federal Census
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The 1840 US federal census, and all of the ones previous to it, only included the names of the heads of households, not the name of every person in the household (as the 1850 and later censuses have done). Because of this, some genealogical researchers, especially beginners, tend to ignore this and earlier censuses, as they believe they will not be of much use to them. However, despite its exclusion of names from everyone but the head of households, the 1840 US
federal census provides some unique and valuable information that can help expand and enrich a family tree, if you know what to look for and how to use it. Here is what you need to know to get the most out of the 1840 US federal census in your genealogy research...
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The Bill of Rights: The Eighth Amendment
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In keeping with their concern for protecting what they viewed as the natural (i.e., given by nature) legal rights of the citizens of the new United States, the Founding Fathers added to the legal protections they had provided in previous amendments with a few extra ones in the eighth. This amendment is well-known for its prohibition on “cruel and unusual punishment,” but it also has a few other things to say. It is a short amendment, coming in at just a one-line
sentence. Yet, the protections that are packed into that simple amendment are important to the people in this country, even into modern times...
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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.
Martha Jefferson Randolph: America’s First Ladies #3
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Our third First Lady was not a presidential wife, but a daughter. Why? Because our third president, Thomas Jefferson was a widower during the time he occupied the White House. His wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, had died in 1781 after only ten years of marriage to him, and twenty years before he took office as president in 1801. His eldest daughter named Martha after her mother, but called “Patsy” by the family, performed the duties of First Lady for him
during Jefferson’s two terms in office. Jefferson was the first, but not the last, U.S. president to have someone other than a wife perform the duties of First Lady on his behalf...
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I'm sure these ebooks will provide you with plenty of food for thought in your genealogy adventures. Donations are greatly appreciated.
A Closer Look at the 1830 US Federal Census
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The 1830 US federal census was the fifth one conducted by the US government. It began being enumerated on June 1, 1830. Unlike earlier censuses, which experienced a significant loss of records over the centuries, the 1830 US federal census is only missing records from a few counties. These missing counties are all in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Mississippi. This means that this census will be of great genealogical value to most researchers who are doing American
genealogy...
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Alabama: American Folklore
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Like every state in the union, Alabama has its own unique folklore associated with it. Some of it is spooky, some of it is just plain weird, and some is simply fascinating. Whether of Native American or European settler origin, the folklore of Alabama is unlike any other. The geography, fauna, flora, and history of the state all make for folklore that is unique to Alabama alone. While it would take a book to discuss all the folklore that is unique to Alabama, a few
of the most fascinating examples can be examined here. Here are some of the highlights of the folklore of Alabama.
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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: Embracing Change
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Change is inevitable in photography. How we handle it is interesting. Here are more of my thoughts on goals, change, and how we may learn about our creativity.
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Disney Inspirations: Jim Henson
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Jim Henson is a Disney Legend, even though he worked his entire career for himself. He is the creator of the beloved Muppets, as well as many other well-known puppet characters, including some that he made for Sesame Street. Here is Jim’s story, and how he became such an important part of the history of the Disney Company...
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